Award

Phase 3D - SLWS1503 - 19/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

14 May 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has concluded the procurement of Taxi Services under the process titled "Phase 3D - SLWS1503 - 19/01/26 - AWARD." This contract falls under the CPV classification 60120000 and has reached the Award stage as of 11th March 2026. The procurement method was selective, following a restricted procedure, and the total contract period spans from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030. The procuring entity, with contact person Karl Miles, is located at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, United Kingdom. The awarded supplier is Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider, ensuring the provision of services across various regions, including the United Kingdom and internationally.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for companies in the transportation industry, particularly those specialising in taxi services. The contract, valued at £67,322.70, offers a stable, long-term engagement over four years, which can provide predictable revenue streams and capacity utilisation for suitable providers. The nature of the contract might particularly suit larger transportation operators capable of managing extensive service delivery scales, given the international service locations and the selective nature of this procurement process. Companies with aspirations to expand their footprint beyond local markets could especially benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Phase 3D - SLWS1503 - 19/01/26 - 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-bf84a4af-7473-4492-88a7-abfc6d2db926
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c6de87-28f8-4bba-b3f6-0e3371358366
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
£67,322 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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

BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL T/A SWAN RIDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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