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Phase 3B - SSTD1404 - 10/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, utilising its e-Tendering System, has completed the awarding stage of a contract titled "Phase 3B - SSTD1404 - 10/12/25". This tender, focusing on the industry category of taxi services, involves selective procurement through a restricted procedure. The delivery addresses for the contract span multiple locations including the United Kingdom and various international territories. The award date was recorded as 21st January 2026, with the contract commencing on 23rd February 2026 and concluding on 23rd February 2030. The contract value amounts to £88,477.34, and Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider, is the awarded supplier.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities in the transportation sector, specifically targeting taxi service providers. It presents a long-term contract that requires competitive pricing strategies, specifically price per mile submissions. However, the tender's suitability criteria do not favour SMEs or VCSEs, indicating the potential requirement for larger or more established transport operators to compete effectively. Businesses established within Buckinghamshire and capable of meeting the tender's geographic and service scope will find this contract advantageous for expansion and increased regional service presence.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD1404 - 10/12/25 - 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-cb7fc2d3-ae93-49c0-b657-72622697fb1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b827db-a842-4c20-9369-f7521da3c5eb
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
£88,477 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 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
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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