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Phase 3D - SARB1501 - 19/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System focuses on taxi services, as outlined in the contract titled "Phase 3D - SARB1501 - 19/01/26 - AWARD". This contract covers a wide location range, including the United Kingdom and several international regions. The process follows the selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, showcasing its completion with the award stage as of 27th April 2026. The tender period concluded on 3rd February 2026, marking the transition to the contract period starting on 13th April 2026, and running until 12th April 2030. The procurement falls under the services category, primarily targeting the transport sector. Despite its broad geographical reach, it does not target SMEs or VCSEs, potentially narrowing the pool of bidding organisations.

The awarded contract to Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider presents significant business growth opportunities for transport providers seeking long-term service engagements. With a contract value of £96,118.68, there is robust potential for stable revenue over the four-year term. This tender is particularly suited to larger transport operators capable of ensuring cost-efficient operations across various regions, as they are required to submit a price per mile in their bids according to the competition terms. Businesses that specialise in comprehensive transport services and can operate on a large geographic scale are likely to find this procurement process advantageous, as the delivery locations span from the UK to overseas territories. The involvement of a reputable public sector buyer like Buckinghamshire Council further underscores the reliability and prestige associated with winning this tender.

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Notice Title

Phase 3D - SARB1501 - 19/01/26 - 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-b5fd17-87b5b6cf-8069-4582-9598-db3d755f5924
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c284e2-f94a-4369-b646-20b632c7d365
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£96,118 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 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
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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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