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SMTS1401 - 09/04/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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27 Apr 2026 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process orchestrated by Buckinghamshire Council involves taxi services, identified under CPV code 60120000. This contract, awarded to Neales Taxis Limited, covers a comprehensive geographic scope including the United Kingdom and various international territories. The tender, initiated through a restricted procedure on the council’s e-Tendering system, was finalised on 27th April 2026, with services scheduled to commence on 20th April 2026 and conclude on 22nd February 2030. Although the process supports a selective procurement method, the focus remains on efficiency and specificity for the services rendered.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in transport services across wide-ranging territories. While it suits larger businesses rather than SMEs or VCSEs, the contract's duration, spanning almost four years, offers stability and a predictable revenue stream. Businesses with experience in large-scale transport operations and strong capabilities in logistics are well-placed to excel under the conditions specified, fostering scalability and broader market presence through integration with Buckinghamshire Council’s operations.

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Notice Title

SMTS1401 - 09/04/26 - 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-d3cc6917-b388-4861-a8e0-caef7fcb480f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9380e253-f649-40e3-81fd-bdf5b4fe315b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£46,039 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 3-4 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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