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Phase 3C - SCOX1501 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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27 Apr 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council through their e-Tendering System has reached the award stage for the contract "Phase 3C - SCOX1501". This project falls under the services category, specifically dealing with taxi services, and involves destinations including the United Kingdom and international locations such as the Channel Islands and British Oversea Territories. The procurement follows a selective approach using a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 29th January 2026, and the contract period is set from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030. The award notice was published on 27th April 2026, confirming Neales Taxis Limited as the supplier for a contract valued at £58,285.38.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly taxi operators looking to expand their reach beyond local confines to include international locations. It could be particularly attractive to firms already equipped to handle multi-location operations, given the wide range of delivery addresses included in the project scope. Although the procurement method employed does not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, larger taxi service providers or consortiums well-versed in competitive pricing structures and efficient international logistics could find substantial growth potential by securing such contracts with local councils like Buckinghamshire Council.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SCOX1501 - 14/01/26 - 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-b5fd17-91d9ed85-9dc8-492e-8457-2f735f1df641
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/862386f1-c473-427f-97a0-fc162621bd48
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
£58,285 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 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

NEALES TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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