Award

Phase 3B - SSTD1431- 10/12/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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21 Apr 2026 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for taxi services under the CPV classification 60120000. The procurement process, classified as a restricted procedure, was completed recently, with the award announced on 23rd January 2026. The contract is set for execution from 23rd February 2026 until 23rd February 2030. Potential bidders were required to submit their price per mile quotations by 23rd December 2025. This service is expected to encompass various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

There is significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services to engage in long-term partnerships, as exemplified by the awarded contract valued at £96,162.88 to Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider. While the procurement favoured established entities over SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with robust operational capabilities are well-suited to vie for such tenders. This commitment to providing expansive taxi services could potentially pave the way for enhanced business growth, tapping into diverse geographic locations involved in this contract.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD1431- 10/12/2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached 'invitation to a competition' document for route and contract information. Please be advised when submitting your bid transport operators are required submit a price per mile as described in the call for competition terms and conditions. Please note all clarifications MUST be submitted through the In-tend portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8332a833-c091-4da8-aa02-cbee9897b708
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed63d4d-ab0b-4c1c-8e57-fc118e7c122a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,162 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL T/A SWAN RIDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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