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title: "Phase 3C - SEIN1401 - 14/01/26 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3C - SEIN1401 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc001428-1d21-4fc8-92ba-0e05baebe028

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Buckinghamshire Council for a contract titled "Phase 3C - SEIN1401 - 14/01/26 - AWARD," classified under the taxi services industry category. This contract covers services across multiple regions including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories. The process has reached the award stage, with Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider selected as the supplier as of 16th March 2026. The contract spans from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030, and this award was published on 27th April 2026. This procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, indicating a selective approach to tendering, with the tender period ending on 29th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for transport service providers, particularly those specialising in taxi services, as it involves extensive use across various territories including the United Kingdom. The choice of Bucks Minibus Travel t/a Swan Rider as the supplier highlights potential prospects for similar businesses seeking to expand their reach. However, the procurement suitability criteria exclude SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting that larger transport businesses with considerable infrastructure may have competitive advantages in grasping opportunities from such contracts. The structured and selective procurement method ensures that qualified operators with solid financial and organisational capabilities could benefit greatly in expanding their service offerings across these specified locations.

## 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/bfbff918-f032-45eb-b1c3-40d89cdeb14e |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 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 | £95,326 |
| 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

- 27 Apr 2026 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfbff918-f032-45eb-b1c3-40d89cdeb14e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfbff918-f032-45eb-b1c3-40d89cdeb14e
  27th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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