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SPAR1405 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 Aug 2025 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System culminated in an award for the provision of taxi services. The contract, titled "SPAR1405 - AWARD," falls under the services category and employs a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The contract runs from 1st June 2025 until 1st December 2030 and covers locations ranging from the United Kingdom to various regions globally like the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories. Most recently, the tender, classified under the CPV code 60120000, was awarded on 2nd May 2025, with the award notice published on 14th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector. While SMEs and VCSEs are not specifically targeted, larger transportation organisations with the capability to operate taxi services in multiple international locations would find this contract appealing. Moreover, businesses that can competitively price their services per mile, as specified in the tender's terms and conditions, are likely to succeed in such engagements. The awarded supplier, Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider, exemplifies a business well-suited for this type of contract, showcasing potential business growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

SPAR1405 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached call for competition 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-c66141c1-7391-4f8d-bdeb-dad9e7effcda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7f51c76-eb70-4805-9486-23f79d34b47c
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
£114,168 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 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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