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Phase 3B - SHHS3407 - 08/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council recently completed the award phase for its procurement process entitled "Phase 3B - SHHS3407 - 08/12/25 - AWARD," focusing on taxi services within the industry category defined by CPV 60120000. The procurement method employed was a selective restricted procedure. Located in Aylesbury, the council sought suppliers to engage in their expansive transport service contract covering regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, among others. The contract period begins on 23 February 2026 and extends to 23 February 2030, with the award being published on 20 April 2026 and valued at £118,689.12.

For businesses in the transport sector, particularly those offering taxi services, this contract represents a significant growth opportunity. Despite the contract's unsuitability for SMEs and VCSEs, larger transport operators with experience in delivering services across multiple regions would be well-positioned to meet the council's requirements. The chosen supplier, Neales Taxis Limited, exemplifies the type of business able to effectively compete in such a procurement process. With lucrative contracts like this, businesses have the chance to expand their service offerings and foster relationships with local councils and broader governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SHHS3407 - 08/12/25 - 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-d0ac472b-c31f-4308-b647-d39c23bfdab1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c47db29d-29c8-4257-8c5b-b3d307783933
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
£118,689 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 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

NEALES TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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