Award

Phase 3B - SSTD2408 - 11/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, operating through their e-Tendering System, recently awarded a contract titled "Phase 3B - SSTD2408 - 11/12/25" for taxi services, under the CPV classification code 60120000. The award process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and is now in the award stage. The contract, valued at GBP 139,457.48, was awarded to Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider. This service will be provided across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The contract is scheduled to commence on 23 February 2026 and will run until 23 February 2030. Key dates included the tender period that ended on 23 December 2025 and the award published on 21 April 2026.

This awarded contract provides significant growth opportunities for taxi and transport service businesses looking to operate within the regions specified. The procurement process was restricted, suggesting a focus on qualified suppliers who can meet specific service requirements, like competitive pricing on a per-mile basis. While this opportunity might not be suited for SMEs or organisations from the VCSE sectors, it presents a lucrative chance for established transport operators to expand their market presence. Given the expansive geographic coverage of the contract, businesses capable of servicing diverse locations efficiently are well-positioned to compete in such tenders, ensuring robust, reliable transportation services for the Council.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD2408 - 11/12/25 - 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-c570be77-ea2f-4754-ba96-bb8d978920ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8d73db-ac33-458b-97af-b92cd32f9e0f
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
£139,457 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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