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Summer Operations - CBCA1605 - 26/09/2025 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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15 Oct 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Summer Operations - CBCA1605 - 26/09/2025 - AWARD" was managed by Buckinghamshire Council, through its e-Tendering System. This contract falls under the taxi services industry, classified under CPV code 60120000, and involves multiple delivery locations including the UK, Europe, and various overseas territories. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, and proceeded to the awarding stage with the award officially published on 15th October 2025. The contract period runs from 1st October 2025 to 23rd February 2028, with the awarded contract valued at £30,469.63. The awardee, Neales Taxis Limited, was confirmed as the supplier on 29th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for taxi service providers aiming to expand operations within Buckinghamshire and its surrounding regions, as well as in international locations specified in the contract. Businesses that specialise in providing reliable and cost-effective taxi services would be well-positioned to compete for contracts of this nature, especially those with the capability to offer competitive pricing structures, such as per-mile costs. Although this particular tender excluded SMEs and VCSEs from suitability considerations, it nonetheless highlights the types of opportunities that larger transport operators might pursue to grow their footprint both domestically and overseas.

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Notice Title

Summer Operations - CBCA1605 - 26/09/2025 - 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd5e3d2-a865-4021-8acb-9d4134f58b6f
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
£30,469 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 23 Feb 2028 2-3 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

NEALES TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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