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title: "SBPS3404 - AWARD"
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# SBPS3404 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13bc7b45-c3bf-4598-8adb-0eb68ec186e5

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council, operating through its e-Tendering System, has completed the procurement process for the provision of taxi services, specifically minibus rentals, under the contract titled "SBPS3404 - AWARD." This tender falls within the services industry category and was conducted using a restricted procedure procurement method. Based in Aylesbury, United Kingdom, the council sought bids for routes servicing locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award stage was documented as completed on 14 July 2025, with the contract period set from 2 June 2025 to 1 December 2030. The tender ended on 3 April 2025, requiring transport operators to submit competitive pricing per mile for consideration.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in providing reliable and cost-effective transport solutions. Given the scope and geographic coverage, businesses experienced in logistics within the aforementioned locations could capitalise on the recurring service demands. However, it is worth noting that businesses categorised as SMEs or VCSEs may not have been highlighted as suitable for this contract. Nevertheless, companies like Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider, demonstrate that established transport operators are well-positioned to leverage their assets and expertise to gain advantage and secure lucrative service contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Please see attached call for competition 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/2e0fe290-56b7-4f1f-a9a7-a5628b365d3e |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,717 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0fe290-56b7-4f1f-a9a7-a5628b365d3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0fe290-56b7-4f1f-a9a7-a5628b365d3e
  14th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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