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Phase 3B - SHHS3403 - 08/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process, initiated by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System, is focused on providing taxi services, as part of Phase 3B. The contract was awarded to Neales Taxis Limited on 21st January 2026 and is classified under the CPV code "60120000". The restricted tender was conducted using a selective procurement method. The contract period commences on 23rd February 2026 and concludes on 23rd February 2030. The Council is located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, and procurement opportunities span various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The award, valued at £127,254, was formally published on 20th April 2026.

The awarded contract provides a significant opportunity for transport businesses specialising in taxi services to engage with a prominent local authority for long-term service provision. Businesses experienced in operating large fleet services across diverse regions will be well-suited to fulfill such contracts successfully. Given that the contract period lasts four years, it allows for sustained business growth and potential expansions due to consistent demand and a guaranteed revenue stream. Organisations capable of competitive pricing per mile and that possess the operational capacity to scale efficiently across the required regions stand to benefit greatly from such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SHHS3403 - 08/12/25 - 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-adc820fb-fc25-42a9-9698-38a8e979be6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02377db2-5b52-4cbe-8141-e8e0256c326c
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
£127,254 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 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

NEALES TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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