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SPAC3402 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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10 Sep 2025 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process was managed by Buckinghamshire Council, focusing on the procurement of taxi services under the title "SPAC3402 - AWARD". The procurement falls within the services industry category, with transport operators required to submit competitive pricing for services across various locations including the United Kingdom and additional territories. The selective procurement method employed was a restricted procedure, and the process reached the award stage on 3rd June 2025. The contract period commenced on 4th June 2025 and will conclude on 1st December 2030, with the total contract value amounting to £155,966.77.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in taxi and transportation services looking to expand their operations across an extensive geographic area. While small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises may not find it particularly suitable due to the procurement requirements, larger businesses or those with experience in similar government contracts might find it an excellent opportunity to enhance their service delivery and secure long-term revenue. The contract has been awarded to Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider, demonstrating the potential success for established transport providers.

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Notice Title

SPAC3402 - 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-b5fd17-8c9a6f17-0314-4d02-b114-30c1fdca582e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bfb5c45-6470-41e4-b1fa-5f78b8bd4e9f
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
£155,966 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 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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