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SMAC1401 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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17 Sep 2025 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council, through its e-Tendering System, engaging in the provision of taxi services under the title "SMAC1401 - AWARD". The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically for taxi services classified with the CPV code 60120000. The awarded contract period starts on 18th September 2025 and ends on 23rd February 2030, with the procurement method identified as a selective, restricted procedure. The award stage was completed with the successful supplier being Neales Taxis Limited. This contract is based in various locations including the United Kingdom and other territories, as specified in the tender documentation. The tender stage concluded on 17th September 2025 at midday.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the taxi services industry to collaborate with a public entity over an extended period. With a contract value of £99,783.76, businesses capable of offering competitive pricing and efficient taxi operations systems might find this partnership beneficial. Despite Buckinghamshire Council's requirement for a price per mile structure, the opportunity is suited for well-established service providers rather than SMEs or VCS organisations, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Such contracts can aid in business scalability through long-term service provision in diverse locations.

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Notice Title

SMAC1401 - 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-b067e870-17c9-46a9-b723-ac97ae4257a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/296bf952-2aea-4d63-a6c3-c4b972801c51
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
£99,783 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 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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