---
title: "Phase 3A - SMTS2401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8111cf82-6a79-4fbe-a4bf-b0e8d1442f3a"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8111cf82-6a79-4fbe-a4bf-b0e8d1442f3a"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8111cf82-6a79-4fbe-a4bf-b0e8d1442f3a.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8111cf82-6a79-4fbe-a4bf-b0e8d1442f3a.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM"
published: "2026-04-21"
---

# Phase 3A - SMTS2401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8111cf82-6a79-4fbe-a4bf-b0e8d1442f3a

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8111cf82-6a79-4fbe-a4bf-b0e8d1442f3a)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8111cf82-6a79-4fbe-a4bf-b0e8d1442f3a.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves Buckinghamshire Council engaging in a tender titled "Phase 3A - SMTS2401 - 01/12/25 - AWARD" under the industry category of taxi services, identified by CPV code 60120000. The tender, now in the award stage, adopted a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. This contracting process, completed as of 23rd January 2026, led to an active contract awarded to Premium Minibuses & Cars Ltd. The contract will run from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030, providing services across diverse locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and more. The procurement period closed on 15th December 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for businesses equipped to offer extensive taxi services. Although not explicitly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport operators capable of delivering reliable services across multiple regions may find potential in this contract. The need for competitively priced services emphasises the importance of price strategy, especially considering the requirement for pricing per mile. Businesses that can meet the standards set by local councils and are familiar with council tendering systems will be particularly well-positioned to take advantage of such opportunities.

## 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/fb8d69af-f65f-496d-ab6f-1eafaed6a542 |
| 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 | £100,048 |
| 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 | PREMIUM MINIBUSES & CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb8d69af-f65f-496d-ab6f-1eafaed6a542

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb8d69af-f65f-496d-ab6f-1eafaed6a542
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8111cf82-6a79-4fbe-a4bf-b0e8d1442f3a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8111cf82-6a79-4fbe-a4bf-b0e8d1442f3a.json.