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title: "Phase 3A - SWFS1409 - 27/11/25 - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# Phase 3A - SWFS1409 - 27/11/25 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ceca808d-3c85-4a75-82ab-bd43994e59fb

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has completed a public procurement process for "Phase 3A - SWFS1409," involving taxi services under the industry classification code 60120000. The procurement utilised a selective method under the restricted procedure and has now reached the award stage, with Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider being the awarded supplier. The procurement scope covers locations including the United Kingdom and its territories, and the contract period is set from 23 February 2026 to 23 February 2030. Critical dates in the process included the tender period ending on 11 December 2025 and the award notice published on 9 April 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing competitive per-mile pricing as required in the call for competition. Though not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger transport operators could benefit significantly by participating in similar tenders in the future, especially those based in or with operations across the specified geographical locations. Engagement in such projects can facilitate business growth by securing long-term service contracts with governmental entities like Buckinghamshire Council.

## 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/6c674950-9768-4883-a7db-8d23112fd253 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 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 | £93,579 |
| 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

- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c674950-9768-4883-a7db-8d23112fd253

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c674950-9768-4883-a7db-8d23112fd253
  9th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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