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SQMS1505 - 19/3/2026 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, operating through its e-Tendering System, recently completed the awarding stage of a procurement process for taxi services under the title "SQMS1505 - 19/3/2026 - AWARD." This procurement, classified under the CPV code 60120000, follows a restricted procedure, inviting selective bids for services to be delivered across multiple regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and beyond. The tender process concluded on 23rd March 2026, with the contracts set to run from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030. The award to Neales Taxis Limited was published on 14th May 2026, marking the successful completion of this procurement phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, especially those specialising in taxi services. Established operators with capabilities to service diverse regions across the UK and internationally are well-suited to participate in such contracts. Although this specific contract is no longer open, similar opportunities can offer growth prospects for companies aiming to expand their service offerings and gain a foothold in public sector procurement. Businesses involved in strategic and competitive bid processes will find such procurement methods advantageous for long-term planning and fiscal growth.

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Notice Title

SQMS1505 - 19/3/2026 - 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-acbcf700-2503-4ed3-a144-688e70a56dce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44175551-af3c-493b-8989-45d3df9200cd
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
£144,498 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
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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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