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title: "Phase 3A - SCHI1408 - 01/12/25 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3A - SCHI1408 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d797c67-3471-4a18-8c22-7e9e30d5926a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council focuses on taxi services, classified under CPV code 60120000, and covers extensive delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more. This tender, titled "Phase 3A - SCHI1408 - 01/12/25 - AWARD," was completed with the award to Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider announced on 23rd January 2026. The tender followed a selective procurement method, through a restricted procedure, and involved a contract lasting from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 15th December 2025, and Karl Miles was the contact point at the buying organisation, Buckinghamshire Council.

This award presents substantial business growth opportunities in the taxi service sector for those with capacity to service wide geographical areas effectively. Although not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, the contractual nature provides substantial revenue, evidenced by the award value of £94,931.48. The long-term nature of the contract over a span of four years offers stability and potential for ongoing business relations and expansion. Suitable candidates would be larger transport operators, familiar with competitive pricing per mile, as stated within the competition terms and conditions.

## 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/f5f137e9-8207-4cc1-a90a-b4fe57b01e4f |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,931 |
| 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

- 25 Apr 2026 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f137e9-8207-4cc1-a90a-b4fe57b01e4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f137e9-8207-4cc1-a90a-b4fe57b01e4f
  25th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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