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title: "Phase 3D - SARB1505 - 19/01/26 - AWARD"
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buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM"
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# Phase 3D - SARB1505 - 19/01/26 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-075844ee-5224-4194-bada-d365e8785ace

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded the contract titled "Phase 3D - SARB1505 - 19/01/26 - AWARD," under the industry category of taxi services. This procurement process, conducted through a restricted procedure, focuses on providing transport services, specifically taxi services, for several locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other regions globally. The contract period commences on 13 April 2026 and concludes on 12 April 2030, following an award phase dated 11 March 2026. Buckinghamshire Council is using its e-Tendering System for this process, with Karl Miles as the contact point for further communication.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for transport operators specializing in taxi services capable of providing competitive pricing per mile, as stipulated in the competition terms and conditions. It creates significant business potential for established taxi service providers, given the long-term contract period and the extensive geographic coverage. The award was granted to Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider, indicating the Council's preference for suppliers with robust service delivery capabilities across diverse and widely spread locations. Businesses looking to expand their reach or optimise their existing transportation networks might find similar opportunities in future tenders hosted by Buckinghamshire Council, especially those adept at utilising strategic routes and pricing.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f08b0e-062f-400e-93de-325b52b923de |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,291 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP19 8FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North West |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL T/A SWAN RIDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f08b0e-062f-400e-93de-325b52b923de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f08b0e-062f-400e-93de-325b52b923de
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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