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SJCS1403 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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04 Sep 2025 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Buckinghamshire Council via its e-Tendering System, pertains to the provision of taxi services under the title "SJCS1403 - AWARD". The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically taxi services, with operations extending across several regions including the United Kingdom and Europe. This contract has reached the Award stage, with the award date being 20th May 2025. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and is set to run until 1st December 2030. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a restricted procedure. The contract awarded is valued at £74,444.42 GBP and the successful supplier is Bucks Minibus Travel trading as Swan Rider.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing robust transportation services, particularly those with expertise in comprehensive regional taxi operations. Companies that possess the capability to offer competitive pricing and adhere to strict tender conditions would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. Given the contract's extensive service locations and multi-year duration, businesses that are well-established with infrastructure spanning the outlined geographic regions stand to gain significantly by securing such contracts. Prospective suppliers should ensure they have the capability to meet the demands specified in the terms, such as providing a price per mile as required. Although this contract was not marked for SME or VCSE suitability, larger transport operators with extensive networks may find opportunities in similar tenders through Buckinghamshire Council's procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

SJCS1403 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached call for competition 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-b5fd17-86561e2e-ccde-4b04-8a9b-51ef5c87a039
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a103cff-fb3a-4912-989e-ba287c45c0d6
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
£74,444 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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