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title: "Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes"
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# Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes

Buyer: DUE NORTH LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54ea7bfd-e50c-4053-a8b9-b4643173703a

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has awarded the contract titled "Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes," with a focus in the transportation services industry, specifically classified under "Taxi services" and "Special-purpose road passenger-transport services." This procurement pertains to providing transportation for various educational and care needs across several regions in the United Kingdom, including London and the South East. The key procurement method employed was the Restricted procedure, initiated as a mini-competition within a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract, valued at approximately £8.194 million, commenced on 22 February 2021 and is expected to conclude on 22 February 2026, with options to extend for an additional two years. Buckinghamshire Council, headquartered in Aylesbury, was the contracting authority overseeing this process, as documented as complete by 16 June 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transportation sector, particularly those offering taxi and specialised passenger transport services. The awarded contract, with significant portions allocated to SME suppliers such as A1 Taxi Service and Bucks Minibus Travel Ltd, underscores the potential for smaller businesses to engage in lucrative, long-term contracts with local government bodies. The focus on diverse educational transportation needs across a broad geographic area means firms with a capability to provide flexible, reliable, and tailored transport solutions are ideally positioned to benefit. Engagement in such contracts not only secures substantial revenue over several years but also enhances business profiles in regional public service networks.

## Notice

Provision of PRU, post 16 and college routes. Please note that mini competition were issued through the council's DPS for Home to School Mainstream, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities, Pupil Referral Units, Post 16 College, Short Term Care and Adult & Child Social Care Transport. Awards has been made in line with the DPS documentation. Contract will be awarded for only a period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863a4ece-e76e-4652-9fc7-5be60a25b71c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - Procurement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 22 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,194,890 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £827,683,930 |
| 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 | DUE NORTH LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1YQ |
| 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 |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | A1 TAXI SERVICE; APOLLO TRAVEL 24/7; AUK AIRPORT SERVICE; BUCKS MINIBUS TRAVEL LTD T/AS SWAN RIDER; BUDGET CARS; CABS4U; CROWN CABS TRAVEL; EXPRESS TRAVEL; FALCON TAXIS AKA THE TAXI PEOPLE; GILBERTS OF CHESHAM; IN TIME TAXIS; PLAZA CARS; PREMIUM MINIBUSES & CARS; R&S TRAVEL SERVICES; TWK TRANSIT; ZEN CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 12:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863a4ece-e76e-4652-9fc7-5be60a25b71c
- 16 Jun 2026 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863a4ece-e76e-4652-9fc7-5be60a25b71c
- 18 Aug 2021 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e21ae4-19cb-45b8-b38c-90c1f6475a21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863a4ece-e76e-4652-9fc7-5be60a25b71c
  16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e21ae4-19cb-45b8-b38c-90c1f6475a21
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

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