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SPRP1405 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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04 Sep 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SPRP1405" has been completed with an award, managed by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System. This contract pertains to the category of taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000. The procurement followed a restricted procedure, initiated as a tender and now concluded with an active award status as of 1st May 2025. The contract was awarded to Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider, for a period starting from 1st June 2025 and ending on 1st December 2030, covering regions including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The total contract value is £111,853.19, emphasising a selective procurement method with a comprehensive contract period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of transportation services, offering an extended partnership with Buckinghamshire Council. Companies specialising in taxi or minibus services would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of servicing extensive geographical areas. Although small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises were not specifically targeted, the nature of the service allows room for potential collaboration or subcontracting opportunities for such entities within the broader transport network.

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Notice Title

SPRP1405 - 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-e610df6e-2a3e-4467-ad26-659dcebe8a35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6909021-03c9-44fe-b6b0-c10a2621f739
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
£111,853 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 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
Karl Miles
Contact Email
karl.miles1@buckscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
-

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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