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Phase 3C - SSWB1401 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Phase 3C - SSWB1401 - 15/01/26 - AWARD" has been conducted by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System. This procurement, under the industry category "Taxi Services" (CPV: 60120000), was executed using a restrictive procedure, an approach that is selective. The process spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man, among others. The tender went through various stages, concluding with the awarding of the contract on 10th March 2026. The contract period runs from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030, with significant activities for interested transport operators to submit competitive bids. Clarifications were to be submitted through the In-tend portal, and the procurement maintained a focus on stringent competition guidelines with the deadline for tender submission ending on 29th January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for transport companies specialising in taxi services, particularly those capable of accommodating a broad geographic service area. The contract's value of £46,802.04 highlights significant business growth potential, particularly for companies not categorised as SMEs or VCSEs, given the selective nature of the process. Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd emerged as the chosen supplier, setting a benchmark for industry players aiming to partake in similar competitive procurement processes. Businesses with robust service delivery and competitive pricing strategies, especially those with expertise in large-scale transport operations, stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SSWB1401 - 15/01/26 - 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-b5fd17-94f30e41-0550-435b-bd99-c1f58a2bc6dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da33f0a-dd71-4c1a-b812-d8a633f53d3b
Current Stage
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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
£46,802 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

PREMIUM MINIBUSES & CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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