Award

Phase 3C - SSHC1407 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

14 May 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council, operating through its e-Tendering System, which has awarded a contract titled "Phase 3C - SSHC1407 - 14/01/26 - AWARD" under the Taxi services category (CPV code: 60120000). This contract pertains to transportation services across multiple regions including the United Kingdom and various territories. The procurement, following a restricted procedure, is in the Award stage with the contract awarded on 19th March 2026 to Neales Taxis Limited. This contract runs from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030, offering a substantial duration for the service provider.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, especially those capable of offering competitive pricing based on a price per mile scheme as outlined in the tender terms. Although it is not targeted specifically at SMEs or VCSEs, larger transportation companies similar to Neales Taxis Limited may find significant growth potential and a stable revenue source over the contract's four-year duration. Businesses with expertise in fulfilling transportation contracts within the specified geographical range will have the capacity to capitalise on this procurement.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SSHC1407 - 14/01/26 - 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-bcf006a6-37bc-4ed5-bbb1-655a3fcf6916
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c4074a9-ab47-4a35-abff-d2c3f8cde6a1
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
£65,913 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 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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