Award

Phase 3A - SMAP1402 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

21 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has concluded for the contract titled "Phase 3A - SMAP1402 - 01/12/25 - AWARD", led by Buckinghamshire Council via their e-Tendering System. The contract, classified under the industry category of Taxi Services, involves selective procurement in accordance with a restricted procedure. This process culminated with the award on 23rd January 2026, following the tender period which ended on 15th December 2025. The contract period spans from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030, and services are to be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with potential to extend to British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other global locations.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the taxi services sector, particularly those capable of offering competitive pricing models such as price per mile. While not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with experience in transport services and logistic capabilities will find this contract promising. The award to Neales Taxis Limited underscores a need for well-established taxi operators to engage in public sector contracts possibly aiming for similar or larger upcoming projects. The long-term contract duration further provides stability and opportunities for strategic partnership development.

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Notice Title

Phase 3A - SMAP1402 - 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-f4f5c290-eea7-41ac-83b9-5c86db89313a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53257058-5772-41d9-b475-5f1d6cd924ae
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
£71,527 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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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