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Phase 3A - SCHI1417 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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25 Apr 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract described involves Buckinghamshire Council, serving as the buying organisation via its e-Tendering System. This procurement process, titled "Phase 3A - SCHI1417 - 01/12/25 - AWARD," falls under the industry category of services, more specifically taxi services. It covers several locations including the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories, as well as the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and others. The contract has been awarded and the procurement stage is complete, with the award published on 25 April 2026. The selective procurement method applied to this contract is a restricted procedure, and the contract period spans from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2030.

This tender represents a tangible opportunity for business growth, particularly for transport operators specialising in taxi services. With a contract valued at GBP 108,850.18, businesses adept in offering competitive pricing per mile, as specified in the call for competition terms, would be well-positioned to engage. Although not geared specifically toward small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, companies like Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd, which secured this contract, exemplify the type of suppliers suited to competing within this framework. The broad delivery addresses suggest potential for expansive service offerings across multiple regions, further enhancing business development prospects.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SCHI1417 - 01/12/25 - 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-e74fe6b9-b17b-4905-8a54-7909087c2a00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9de5bd1-5ada-4def-baa0-0063f0591fc2
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
£108,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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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