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Phase 3A - SWFS1416 - 27/11/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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17 Apr 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council, as detailed in the tender titled "Phase 3A - SWFS1416 - 27/11/25 - AWARD," involves taxi services categorised under CPV code 60120000. This procurement reaches several locations including the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands, among others. Having progressed to the award stage, the contract has been granted to Bucks Minibus Travel, a supplier operating under the trading name Swan Rider, effective from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2030. The selective procurement method utilised a restricted procedure, with the tender period having ended on 11 December 2025. While the process accommodates larger enterprises, SMEs and VCSEs may not find this opportunity suitable.

This award represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, specifically taxi operations, to increase their engagement with public sector contracts. Given the scale and scope of the service required across multiple territories, businesses that possess the infrastructure to deliver efficient, reliable transport across a broad geographic area are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for both current service delivery and potential future expansion. Establishing a foothold in this government contract could significantly enhance brand visibility and open avenues for additional contracts within the service industry. Businesses with capabilities in competitive pricing per mile may find particular advantage in the competitive landscape of this tender.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SWFS1416 - 27/11/25 - 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-c5299417-b7f3-490d-88b9-9dddcc0da73d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7561c9b5-5826-4bcd-9b28-bab3c47e3da5
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
£111,099 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
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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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