Award

Phase 3A - SALF1408 - 27/11/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council, using its e-Tendering System, has completed the procurement process for taxi services under the industry category of CPV 60120000. The award was made on 21st January 2026 to Neales Taxis Limited, with the contract set to commence on 23rd February 2026 and run until 23rd February 2030. The procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure, highlighting the selective method for competition. The tender period concluded on 11th December 2025, and the services will cover locations including the United Kingdom and Europe, among others.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in taxi services, particularly those that have experience operating across the United Kingdom and internationally. While this specific award was not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies with a robust infrastructure for delivering transport services on a large scale would find this tender suitable. With Buckinghamshire Council as the buying organisation, this contract ensures potential stability and market presence for the duration of the four-year service period. Businesses interested in public sector partnerships could strategically position themselves in similar future procurements to leverage growth.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SALF1408 - 27/11/25 - 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-e6652d6d-a341-4206-9de4-76e9067500dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd46e0d-e495-45f3-a782-ab06e0e74b89
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
£88,708 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 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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