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title: "Phase 3C - SKIN1401 - 14/01/26 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3C - SKIN1401 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8b36243-2cb8-4bdc-b0c4-9d98690a08f2

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has recently completed a procurement process for taxi services under the title "Phase 3C - SKIN1401 - 14/01/26 - AWARD". This tender was executed under a selective procurement method following a restricted procedure. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on the taxi services industry, as classified by CPV 60120000. The delivery addresses include multiple locations such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and other regions worldwide. The tender process is now at the award stage, with Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider being the successful supplier. The contract starts on 13th April 2026 and runs until 12th April 2030, with a total award value of £83,393.28 GBP. The procurement was managed through Buckinghamshire Council's e-Tendering System, located in Aylesbury, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, especially those capable of providing efficient taxi services at competitive rates across diverse geographical locations. Although the contract is not open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) directly, larger companies with the requisite resources and track records in providing taxi services could find similar future tenders beneficial. Participation in such tenders allows businesses to establish a foothold in public sector contracting, expanding their market reach and reinforcing their service delivery frameworks.

## 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/5672fb89-5978-402d-8c91-1f22b50dc22a |
| 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,393 |
| 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

- 5 May 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5672fb89-5978-402d-8c91-1f22b50dc22a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5672fb89-5978-402d-8c91-1f22b50dc22a
  5th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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