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SBPS1428 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 Jul 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System has reached the award stage for the contract titled "SBPS1428 - AWARD", focusing on taxi services. With a main procurement category of services, the process utilized a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £91,508.26, has been awarded to Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider. This contract commenced on 2nd June 2025 and will conclude on 1st December 2030. The procurement covers a broad geographical scope, including the United Kingdom and several international locations. The tender period concluded on 3rd April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector. Companies equipped to provide reliable taxi services over expansive regions, including both domestic and international locations, would find this contract appealing. The award to a minibus travel operator indicates that businesses specializing in flexible, scalable transport solutions are particularly well-positioned to offer competitive services in similar future tenders. However, while the specific suitability for SMEs and VCSEs is not prioritized, larger transport operators with the capacity to meet the tender's terms might find winning such public contracts a promising avenue for growth.

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Notice Title

SBPS1428 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached call for competition 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-a4d7bfce-8bed-445c-b60d-b3f659adf4f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bef7610-4846-4290-8f0c-fee0b009dff2
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
£91,508 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 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
Karl Miles
Contact Email
karl.miles1@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
-

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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