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Phase 3A - SMAP3407 - 1/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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21 Apr 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process titled "Phase 3A - SMAP3407", which involves taxi services, identified by CPV code 60120000. The contract has been awarded to Neales Taxis Limited following a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. This tender, marking the award stage, covers services across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, and globally. The process commenced with the tender period ending on 15th December 2025, while the contract is set to span from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030. The contract's value is £86,016.30, and it was officially published on 21st April 2026.

The awarded contract offers business growth opportunities, specifically for established transport service providers capable of delivering taxi services across various geographic locations. The nature of this contract, with its extended duration over four years, provides a stable revenue stream for the successful supplier. Although the procurement process did not prioritise small or voluntary community and social enterprises, businesses with substantial operational capacity and proven track records in transportation will find this undertaking well-suited to their capabilities. Neales Taxis Limited exemplifies the type of business that can thrive with such an engagement, leveraging their existing infrastructure to fulfil the contract's demands efficiently.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SMAP3407 - 1/12/25 - 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-b5fd17-8f4c7f40-59ab-4b84-ab75-fa4e39823837
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1107a3d-d6fd-4460-8f8b-7664d4a2230f
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
£86,016 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 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
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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

NEALES TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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