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title: "Phase 3B - SSTD1404 - 10/12/25 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3B - SSTD1404 - 10/12/25 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb7fc2d3-ae93-49c0-b657-72622697fb1f

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council, utilising its e-Tendering System, has completed the awarding stage of a contract titled "Phase 3B - SSTD1404 - 10/12/25". This tender, focusing on the industry category of taxi services, involves selective procurement through a restricted procedure. The delivery addresses for the contract span multiple locations including the United Kingdom and various international territories. The award date was recorded as 21st January 2026, with the contract commencing on 23rd February 2026 and concluding on 23rd February 2030. The contract value amounts to £88,477.34, and Bucks Minibus Travel, trading as Swan Rider, is the awarded supplier.

This tender provides substantial business opportunities in the transportation sector, specifically targeting taxi service providers. It presents a long-term contract that requires competitive pricing strategies, specifically price per mile submissions. However, the tender's suitability criteria do not favour SMEs or VCSEs, indicating the potential requirement for larger or more established transport operators to compete effectively. Businesses established within Buckinghamshire and capable of meeting the tender's geographic and service scope will find this contract advantageous for expansion and increased regional service presence.

## 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/a2b827db-a842-4c20-9369-f7521da3c5eb |
| 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 | £88,477 |
| 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 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b827db-a842-4c20-9369-f7521da3c5eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2b827db-a842-4c20-9369-f7521da3c5eb
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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