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17 Jul 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Phase 5A - XTBB1701" to provide taxi services. The award stage has been completed, with Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd appointed as the supplier. This selective procurement process used a restricted procedure, ensuring competitive applications. The contract spans from 1st June 2026 to 30th May 2031, covering regions including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other territories. The project's final award was published on 17th July 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 7th April 2026. The council's e-Tendering system facilitated this process, located at The Gateway, Aylesbury, within the service industry category.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services, to expand their operations and establish a stable contractual income for the next five years. While the current contract is awarded, businesses with capabilities in transport services or those looking to enhance their service portfolio can find inspiration here to prepare for similar future opportunities. The focus on selective procurement highlights the importance of meeting strict qualification criteria, making this suitable for well-established operators rather than new SMEs or VCSEs. Such contracts can encourage companies to innovate, improve service quality, and build strong relationships with public sector bodies like Buckinghamshire Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Phase 5A - XTBB1701 - 25-03-2026 - 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-dd6ed677-e2a7-4525-a83e-24f82e75150e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3091451-7729-4de2-a6d5-bb472dc71c1d
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 May 2031 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PREMIUM MINIBUSES & CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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