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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Buckinghamshire Council via its e-Tendering System, focused on taxi services, classified under CPV 60120000, with an additional classification for minibuses. The process has reached the award stage, with Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider emerging as the supplier. The procurement utilised a selective method, known as a restricted procedure, closing its tender period on 24 November 2025. The contract, worth £7,462.56, will be active from 5 January 2026 to 31 July 2026. Services will be delivered across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the transport sector, particularly those providing taxi and minibus services. Companies with the ability to offer competitive pricing and capable of meeting the geographic delivery demands outlined are well-suited to bid for similar opportunities in the future. While the procurement did not highlight SME or VCSE participation suitability, larger transport operators or those with similar scale and experience as Bucks Minibus Travel may find such contracts beneficial for business growth and expansion into wider markets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MAME2201 17/11/2025 - 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-b1b3a4c6-d5e0-45d0-b4dc-73e98c82b2d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6787035-9f1c-4901-a727-64b86e7ceb9b
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,462 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL T/A SWAN RIDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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