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SARB1506 - 11/11/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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10 Dec 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, managed by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System, pertains to the award stage for a contract titled "SARB1506 - 11/11/25 - AWARD" in the taxi services industry (CPV code: 60120000). The contract is specifically for providing transport services across various regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, starting from 20th November 2025 and ending on 13th April 2030. The procurement method employed was a restricted procedure, indicating a selective approach to bidder selection, and the entire tender was classified under the services category. The award was officially published on 10th December 2025, with the contract valued at £93,417.11, awarded to Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specializing in minibus and taxi operations, to engage with long-term government contracts. With a contract period of over four years, businesses have the potential for consistent revenue streams and opportunities for expansion into new markets, including various UK regions and territories. Although focused on larger operators due to suitability criteria not accommodating SMEs, businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service and competitive pricing stand a favourable chance of success in similar future tenders within this sector. The granted contract enables Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider to enhance their service delivery, potentially positioning them as a key player within the region's transport service providers.

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Notice Title

SARB1506 - 11/11/25 - 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-b5fd17-8a4ebfcb-bec4-4aeb-b5b1-3f98aeafdac3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1353f500-d733-47e7-ba2f-db4420c0b35e
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
£93,417 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 13 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
Karl Miles
Contact Email
karl.miles1@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
-

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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