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Phase 3B - SSTD2401L -11/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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21 Apr 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process titled "Phase 3B - SSTD2401L -11/12/25 - AWARD" under the CPV category for taxi services, primarily targeting locations within the United Kingdom. The award stage commenced on 23rd January 2026, with the contract period starting from 23rd February 2026 and ending on 23rd February 2030. This restricted procedure called for a selective procurement method, implying a focus on quality suppliers suited to fulfil specific service requirements. Businesses were expected to submit bids detailing pricing per mile as instructed by the call for competition. Buckinghamshire Council is the primary body in charge, operating from Aylesbury, United Kingdom.

The awarded contract, valued at GBP 129,355.84, presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing taxi and transport services. Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd emerged as the successful supplier, suggesting that companies with strong capabilities in offering reliable, high-quality transport solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar opportunities. Businesses aiming to grow within this industry should consider strengthening their offer in delivery consistency, pricing strategies, and location-based coverage to align with the council's procurement demands. The process highlighted a preference for established service providers, indicating that SMEs and VCSEs might find direct opportunities limited but could explore partnerships with larger entities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SSTD2401L -11/12/25 - 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-e734556f-f06b-481b-b23c-f472b2a5aece
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71fbde03-07c1-40cc-aaa5-e2240849edf5
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
£129,355 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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
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

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