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SCWW1425 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Buckinghamshire Council, under the title "SCWW1425 - AWARD", falls within the taxi services industry category and follows a restricted procedure method. The contract has been awarded, with the procurement stage now complete. The contract, valued at £102,657.37, involves providing services across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and other international regions. It commenced on 1st June 2025 and will conclude on 1st December 2030, following the conclusion of the tender period on 3rd April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for transport operators, especially those with a focus on taxi services and capacity for long-term engagement, given the five-and-a-half-year contract period. Companies like Bucks Minibus Travel, the successful supplier now known as Swan Rider, exemplify the kind of business well-suited for such opportunities. Although not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, the expansive geographic scope and nature of the service could benefit firms with logistical reach and competitive pricing strategies in diverse regions. Such a contract could contribute to business growth by securing steady revenue streams and enhancing service provision capabilities.

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Notice Title

SCWW1425 - AWARD

Notice Description

Please see attached call for competition 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-e067a899-e90c-447d-8c25-0851c18aea53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dba5c13-bc4a-447c-8d21-671642c4433c
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
£102,657 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 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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