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Phase 3C - SHOL1401 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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28 Apr 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council, which is engaging in a tender related to taxi services, classified under the CPV category 60120000. The project, titled "Phase 3C - SHOL1401 - 15/01/26 - AWARD", encompasses services to be delivered from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2030. The Council employs a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure, and Neales Taxis Limited has been awarded the contract as of 19 March 2026. The contract's total value is £65,928.24, and the service is to be provided across multiple locations, including the UK, Europe, and several British Oversea Territories.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for established taxi service providers equipped with the capability to handle complex, multi-location contracts. Although the procurement process is not suited for small or voluntary organisations, larger firms with regional operational readiness and experience in competitive bidding on restricted procedures are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Enabling engagement in diverse market areas, this contract may contribute to enhanced portfolio diversification and scalable business expansion for the awardee.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SHOL1401 - 15/01/26 - 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-d98bd3cd-33ea-442f-9648-35a586488fad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210d6fc5-b07e-4ae0-81de-f779c3da52bb
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
£65,928 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 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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