Award

Phase 3B - SHHS3404 - 08/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

20 Apr 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process conducted by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System pertains to taxi services under CPV classification 60120000. The tender titled "Phase 3B - SHHS3404 - 08/12/25 - AWARD" has reached the award stage, with Neales Taxis Limited selected as the supplier. This selective procurement followed a restricted procedure, culminating in an award dated 21 January 2026. The contract is set across various regions including the United Kingdom and will commence on 23 February 2026, lasting until 23 February 2030. Prospective transport operators were required to submit a bid by 22 December 2025, detailing the price per mile as per the call for competition’s terms. Key stakeholder contact is Karl Miles, reachable at Karl.Miles1@buckscc.gov.uk, located at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, United Kingdom.

With a contract value of £109,435.39, this tender offers growth opportunities primarily to established taxi service providers capable of delivering competitive pricing and efficient service across multiple locations, including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The process was not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for larger, more experienced operators. Companies well-versed in managing extensive service coverage and adhering to stringent procurement conditions could greatly benefit and expand their existing operations through participation in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SHHS3404 - 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-d71823df-aa96-4932-8f8e-becadf165521
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3974d415-7cc5-422a-a952-f63f78713fbc
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
£109,435 £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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