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Phase 3C - SMPS1501 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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14 May 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Buckinghamshire Council through their e-Tendering System, involves a contract titled "Phase 3C - SMPS1501 - 14/01/26 - AWARD" within the taxi services industry category, classified under CPV code 60120000. This selective procurement followed a restricted procedure and reached the award stage on 17th March 2026, with the contract beginning on 13th April 2026 and concluding on 12th April 2030. Although initially tendered with a submission deadline on 29th January 2026, the successful bid for this contract was submitted by Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider. The service coverage extends to various locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and beyond, headquartered at The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF.

This contract offers notable business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the transportation services sector. Companies that specialise in or have capabilities in providing taxi services over diverse geographical areas, as detailed in the procurement description, stand to benefit significantly. Enterprises that have experience with restricted procurement procedures and can offer competitive pricing per mile, as specified in the bidding requirements, would be well-positioned to engage in such tenders. The substantial contract value, amounting to GBP 93,786.96, presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations in the public transportation sector. However, this specific procurement was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SMPS1501 - 14/01/26 - 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-f05e5be5-900e-4e63-bf6d-76a3a25c89b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d9c3b4-8a55-4500-b928-d273d2cc9521
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£93,786 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 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

BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL T/A SWAN RIDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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