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title: "SBPS1428 - AWARD"
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# SBPS1428 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4d7bfce-8bed-445c-b60d-b3f659adf4f9

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Buckinghamshire Council through its e-Tendering System has reached the award stage for the contract titled "SBPS1428 - AWARD", focusing on taxi services. With a main procurement category of services, the process utilized a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £91,508.26, has been awarded to Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider. This contract commenced on 2nd June 2025 and will conclude on 1st December 2030. The procurement covers a broad geographical scope, including the United Kingdom and several international locations. The tender period concluded on 3rd April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector. Companies equipped to provide reliable taxi services over expansive regions, including both domestic and international locations, would find this contract appealing. The award to a minibus travel operator indicates that businesses specializing in flexible, scalable transport solutions are particularly well-positioned to offer competitive services in similar future tenders. However, while the specific suitability for SMEs and VCSEs is not prioritized, larger transport operators with the capacity to meet the tender's terms might find winning such public contracts a promising avenue for growth.

## Notice

Please see attached call for competition 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/5bef7610-4846-4290-8f0c-fee0b009dff2 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,508 |
| 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

- 14 Jul 2025 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bef7610-4846-4290-8f0c-fee0b009dff2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bef7610-4846-4290-8f0c-fee0b009dff2
  14th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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