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title: "Phase 3A - SMAP1402 - 01/12/25 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3A - SMAP1402 - 01/12/25 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4f5c290-eea7-41ac-83b9-5c86db89313a

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## Summary

The procurement process has concluded for the contract titled "Phase 3A - SMAP1402 - 01/12/25 - AWARD", led by Buckinghamshire Council via their e-Tendering System. The contract, classified under the industry category of Taxi Services, involves selective procurement in accordance with a restricted procedure. This process culminated with the award on 23rd January 2026, following the tender period which ended on 15th December 2025. The contract period spans from 23rd February 2026 to 23rd February 2030, and services are to be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with potential to extend to British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other global locations.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the taxi services sector, particularly those capable of offering competitive pricing models such as price per mile. While not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with experience in transport services and logistic capabilities will find this contract promising. The award to Neales Taxis Limited underscores a need for well-established taxi operators to engage in public sector contracts possibly aiming for similar or larger upcoming projects. The long-term contract duration further provides stability and opportunities for strategic partnership development.

## 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/53257058-5772-41d9-b475-5f1d6cd924ae |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 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 | £71,527 |
| 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 | NEALES TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53257058-5772-41d9-b475-5f1d6cd924ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53257058-5772-41d9-b475-5f1d6cd924ae
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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