Award

Phase 3B - SSTD2402L - 11/12/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process for taxi services classified under CPV 60120000, with the contract awarded to Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd. The procurement was conducted through a selective, restricted procedure, focusing on service delivery across British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, and other regions, including the UK. The tender, titled "Phase 3B - SSTD2402L", concluded on 23 December 2025, and the service contract will run from 23 February 2026 until 23 February 2030. This award signifies an active status as of 23 January 2026, with a contract value of £158,297.12, published on 21 April 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for established transport operators who can provide competitive pricing per mile, as outlined in the tender conditions. While the process may not be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises or volunteer and community sector entities, it is ideal for businesses with a strong track record in delivery across broad geographic areas. Using Buckinghamshire Council’s e-Tendering system under Karl Miles' guidance, the award positions Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd as a significant player for this service category, promising reliable and efficient service to a diverse range of locations. Businesses with expertise in large-scale, multi-region transport logistics would find this procurement especially beneficial for scaling operations and enhancing service capabilities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD2402L - 11/12/2025 - 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-ae55f6da-6c0a-4cba-8c1b-ceeb774db2a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3b30143-49e3-411a-a832-fe77074cd36f
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
£158,297 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PREMIUM MINIBUSES & CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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