Award

Phase 3B - SHHS1401 - 08/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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20 Apr 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded a contract for taxi services, under the title "Phase 3B - SHHS1401 - 08/12/25 - AWARD", following a selective procurement process using restricted procedures. The award, announced on 21 January 2026, grants Neales Taxis Limited the contract commencing on 23 February 2026 and concluding on 23 February 2030. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on taxi services, and is linked with the location of Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. The buying organisation, Buckinghamshire Council, managed this tender through its e-Tendering System, with Karl Miles as the contact point. The tender stage concluded prior to the award on 20 April 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those focusing on taxi operations. Although it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations, established firms in the industry can leverage this contract to expand their operational reach within the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. With taxi services sought after across various regions and the guaranteed contract period of four years, the awarded contract can enable businesses to secure long-term revenue streams and strengthen their market position in these territories.

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Notice Title

Phase 3B - SHHS1401 - 08/12/25 - 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-f0074377-4b8b-4d1b-b9d6-fe660296bf31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6cb7f5-52ee-43de-bb1a-73909d29540d
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
£58,293 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 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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