Award

Phase 3C - SEIN1401 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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Award

27 Apr 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Buckinghamshire Council for a contract titled "Phase 3C - SEIN1401 - 14/01/26 - AWARD," classified under the taxi services industry category. This contract covers services across multiple regions including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories. The process has reached the award stage, with Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider selected as the supplier as of 16th March 2026. The contract spans from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030, and this award was published on 27th April 2026. This procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, indicating a selective approach to tendering, with the tender period ending on 29th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in taxi services, as it involves extensive use across various territories including the United Kingdom. The choice of Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider as the supplier highlights potential prospects for similar businesses seeking to expand their reach. However, the procurement suitability criteria exclude SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting that larger transport businesses with considerable infrastructure may have competitive advantages in grasping opportunities from such contracts. The structured and selective procurement method ensures that qualified operators with solid financial and organisational capabilities could benefit greatly in expanding their service offerings across these specified locations.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SEIN1401 - 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-fc001428-1d21-4fc8-92ba-0e05baebe028
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfbff918-f032-45eb-b1c3-40d89cdeb14e
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
£95,326 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 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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