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Phase 3A - SALF1418 - 10/02/2026 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process led by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System has concluded with the award phase for the contract titled "Phase 3A - SALF1418 - 10/02/2026 - AWARD," focusing on taxi services within industry category code CPV 60120000. The buying organisation is located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, with Karl Miles as a contact point. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method known as the Restricted procedure. Key dates included the award announcement on 21st January 2026, with the contract period set to start on 23rd February 2026 and end on 23rd February 2030. The delivery addresses comprise various regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement represents an opportunity for transport operators to provide competitively priced taxi services over a significant duration. Although the procurement process was selective, businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those offering minibuses and cars, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, given the focus on per mile pricing. While the suitability criteria did not explicitly favour small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community and social enterprises, the awarded supplier, Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd, demonstrates the potential for companies with expertise in taxi services to secure significant business contracts. Business growth could be expected from participating in contracts facilitated by Buckinghamshire Council and similar authorities.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SALF1418 - 10/02/2026 - 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-ee9fd291-171a-4fe8-979e-4fe3c4fb1092
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627ae6e0-0db8-478a-a4d9-30f96797c9ca
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
£60,167 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
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
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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