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title: "Phase 3A - SMAP1405 - 1/12/25 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3A - SMAP1405 - 1/12/25 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36cbd476-c7a0-40f2-99ab-973cd08d40f8

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## Summary

The procurement process carried out by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System involves contracting taxi services under the title "Phase 3A - SMAP1405 - 1/12/25 - AWARD". The industry category is classified as "Taxi services". This contract, involving a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure, was finalised and awarded on 23rd January 2026, with the contract period running from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030. The service delivery locations span the United Kingdom, and extend to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender concluded on 15th December 2025, prior to the award being announced in April 2026.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for taxi service providers keen on expanding their operations. Although not specifically tailored for small and medium enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises, the long-term contract period provides ample scope for sustained business growth. Transport operators capable of competitively pricing per mile and serving wide geographical locations, including various regions beyond the UK, stand well-suited for such tender opportunities. Businesses with logistics and transportation expertise should consider similar future procurement processes to leverage these expansive service conditions for growth. Bucks Minibus Travel, under the trading name Swan Rider, successfully competed and secured the contract, highlighting this as a viable sector for ambitious transport service providers.

## 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/2e05b9c9-b221-46d5-a948-3981a751805a |
| 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 | 21 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 | £96,094 |
| 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

- 21 Apr 2026 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e05b9c9-b221-46d5-a948-3981a751805a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e05b9c9-b221-46d5-a948-3981a751805a
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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