Award

Phase 3B - SHHS1404 - 08/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council – e-Tendering System has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Phase 3B - SHHS1404 - 08/12/25 - AWARD," classified under taxi services. This contract involves transportation services across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands. The procurement method used was a selective 'Restricted procedure', with key dates marking the end of the tender period on 22nd December 2025 and the start of the contract on 23rd February 2026, lasting until 23rd February 2030. The contract was awarded on 21st January 2026, with an allocated value of £95,193.61 GBP.

This tender provides growth opportunities primarily for established transportation service providers capable of operating taxi services across varied geographical locations. The contract is well-suited for businesses experienced in handling complex logistics and large-scale transport operations, without specific suitability for SMEs and VCSEs indicated. Given the comprehensive nature of the services required and the substantial contract duration, the tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their presence and operational scope in the public sector within the British Isles and beyond.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SHHS1404 - 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-d264df1d-4f2f-4f47-904b-a4127831013f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad286d27-bab0-482c-b779-5a65b8bc945b
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
£95,193 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 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

BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL T/A SWAN RIDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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