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SALF1420 - 02/03/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for taxi services, classified under CPV 60120000, following a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure. The contract period commenced on 9th March 2026, with a scheduled end on 22nd February 2030. The procurement process reached the award stage on 6th March 2026, with details published on 20th April 2026. The tender encompassed locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The buying organisation, Buckinghamshire Council, is located in Aylesbury, England, and the contract award is valued at £36,549.09.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly taxi service operators, to secure long-term contracts with local authorities. While the procurement was selective, indicating a preference for experienced operators, it opened avenues for strategic partnerships aimed at providing reliable service across multiple regions. Businesses with established services in the taxi industry are well-suited to leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence, capitalise on strategic growth, and foster relationships with local government entities such as Buckinghamshire Council. Neales Taxis Limited, the award recipient, exemplifies the type of business successfully engaging in and benefiting from such competitive processes.

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Notice Title

SALF1420 - 02/03/26 - 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-e434d56e-04c2-4fac-a92e-ebbbc0e725fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e106c7b3-d990-4e4a-b874-7b722ce05f53
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
£36,549 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 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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