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Phase 3C - SMOC1501 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, operating through its e-Tendering system, has concluded the procurement process titled "Phase 3C - SMOC1501 - 14/01/26 - AWARD" under the industry category of taxi services. The contract, awarded on 19th March 2026, signifies the completion stage of the selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The main procurement category is services, with the service being delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and internationally. The contract commenced on 13th April 2026 and will continue until 12th April 2030 with an awarded contract value of approximately £100,126.80.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses providing taxi or related transport services due to its extensive service area including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract suits enterprises capable of delivering competitive pricing per mile and adhering to specified requirements. Although not specifically targeting micro, small, or voluntary organisations, larger structured businesses with existing infrastructure in these regions will find this tender advantageous for strategic growth and expansion. The awarded supplier, Neales Taxis Limited, exemplifies the type of well-equipped business poised to capitalise on such opportunities in the transport service sector.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SMOC1501 - 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-b5fd17-9dc20b41-21b9-41e3-8303-92063b3c8fa0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/497f572f-4557-48cd-bfbd-ba8a16bf45b1
Current Stage
Award
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
£100,126 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
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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