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title: "Phase 3C - SHCM1502 - 14/01/26 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3C - SHCM1502 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ba6c1ed-566d-4b82-9816-0c5a05c23394

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council sought services in the taxi industry under the procurement process titled "Phase 3C - SHCM1502 - 14/01/26 - AWARD." The contract covers a range of delivery locations such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, starting from 13 April 2026 to 12 April 2030. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 29 January 2026. This contract is in the award stage, as of 28 April 2026, with Neales Taxis Limited awarded on 19 March 2026. The total contract value is £41,094.66.

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in taxi services, particularly those with the capacity to deliver across multiple locations. Although not suited to SMEs and VCSEs, larger taxi operators could benefit from a long-term engagement with the council. The procurement required careful adherence to competition terms, including pricing per mile, indicating the sophistication needed for participation. Buckinghamshire Council's structured approach through their e-Tendering system further ensures competitiveness and transparency, presenting an attractive proposition for well-established transport service providers with a robust operational framework.

## 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/c12ba13b-cb3f-4b9e-a5a4-cddd1a22ffae |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,094 |
| 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 | NEALES TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12ba13b-cb3f-4b9e-a5a4-cddd1a22ffae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12ba13b-cb3f-4b9e-a5a4-cddd1a22ffae
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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