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Award

17 Jul 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Phase 5B - XBCA1701 - 24/03/2026 - AWARD" was conducted by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System, and it falls under the services category with a focus on taxi services. The project is set across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, and the tender period closed on 7th April 2026. The contract began on 1st June 2026 and is expected to end on 30th May 2031. The award phase was completed on the 29th of May 2026.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities, particularly for those in the transportation sector, such as taxi or minibus service providers. Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd was awarded the contract, highlighting opportunities for similar companies to compete in future. Businesses that can provide competitive pricing and meet the service requirements outlined in the procurement process documentation might find significant potential for growth in servicing the regions covered in this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Phase 5B - XBCA1701 - 24/03/2026 - 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-b5fd17-98c0e886-65d8-4177-b29c-f05e5b50b4dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08116e7-6ca3-4bfd-ade5-7e53f0508b2d
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 May 2031 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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