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title: "Phase 3B - SSTD1407 - 10/12/25 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3B - SSTD1407 - 10/12/25 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9efca3c4-fcdc-4362-be32-cce009b078de

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed by Buckinghamshire Council involves the award of a contract for taxi services, specifically under the industry category "Taxi services" (CPV 60120000). The procurement follows a selective method known as a "Restricted procedure," whereby Bucks Minibus Travel trading as Swan Rider has been identified as the supplier. The contract, titled "Phase 3B - SSTD1407 - 10/12/25 - AWARD," was awarded on 21 January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2030. The contract is valued at £74,121.26 and involves services within the United Kingdom, including peripheral locations such as British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. The completion of this process marks the award stage, with all clarifications routed through the In-tend portal during the tender period, which ended on 23 December 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those capable of delivering competitive pricing per mile for taxi services. The successful completion of this award to an established supplier like Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider signals potential growth avenues for similar enterprises seeking to partner with local authorities on long-term service contracts. Businesses equipped with robust logistical operations that can efficiently serve wide-ranging locations across the UK and its territories would be well-placed to pursue such tenders. Furthermore, the four-year contract period provides a stable business opportunity to leverage existing resources for sustained engagement.

## 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/6ba92d5f-23cd-4b1c-90aa-e5b56758e776 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 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 | £74,121 |
| 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

- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba92d5f-23cd-4b1c-90aa-e5b56758e776

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba92d5f-23cd-4b1c-90aa-e5b56758e776
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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