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Phase 3B - SSTD1407 - 10/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed by Buckinghamshire Council involves the award of a contract for taxi services, specifically under the industry category "Taxi services" (CPV 60120000). The procurement follows a selective method known as a "Restricted procedure," whereby Bucks Minibus Travel trading as Swan Rider has been identified as the supplier. The contract, titled "Phase 3B - SSTD1407 - 10/12/25 - AWARD," was awarded on 21 January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2030. The contract is valued at £74,121.26 and involves services within the United Kingdom, including peripheral locations such as British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The completion of this process marks the award stage, with all clarifications routed through the In-tend portal during the tender period, which ended on 23 December 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those capable of delivering competitive pricing per mile for taxi services. The successful completion of this award to an established supplier like Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider signals potential growth avenues for similar enterprises seeking to partner with local authorities on long-term service contracts. Businesses equipped with robust logistical operations that can efficiently serve wide-ranging locations across the UK and its territories would be well-placed to pursue such tenders. Furthermore, the four-year contract period provides a stable business opportunity to leverage existing resources for sustained engagement.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD1407 - 10/12/25 - 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-b5fd17-9efca3c4-fcdc-4362-be32-cce009b078de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba92d5f-23cd-4b1c-90aa-e5b56758e776
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
£74,121 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL T/A SWAN RIDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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