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title: "Phase 3A - SMAP3408 - 1/12/2025 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3A - SMAP3408 - 1/12/2025 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64e32638-a3f4-49fe-8dc8-57f655414e56

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## Summary

The contract, titled "Phase 3A - SMAP3408 - 1/12/2025 - AWARD", involves taxi services classified under CPV code 60120000, and has been awarded by Buckinghamshire Council - e-Tendering System. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, aimed at engaging transport operators. With the procurement stage currently at "award", the contract commences on 23 February 2026 and concludes on 23 February 2030. The tender period ended on 15 December 2025, and the award was published on 22 April 2026. The scope of delivery includes multiple locations, primarily across the United Kingdom and various territories, providing substantial geographic coverage.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particular taxi operations, given the expansive service area and duration of the contract. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not find suitability, larger transport operators will likely be well-suited to cater to the demands of this contract. The awarded supplier is Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider, indicating that competitive bids from well-established transport providers could be considered for future procurement opportunities from Buckinghamshire Council.

## 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/b56cd9a2-3b08-4009-af2a-05df2247c305 |
| 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 | 22 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 | £128,814 |
| 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

- 22 Apr 2026 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56cd9a2-3b08-4009-af2a-05df2247c305

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56cd9a2-3b08-4009-af2a-05df2247c305
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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