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Phase 3C - SOTE1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

Buckinghamshire Council

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14 May 2026 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, managed by Buckinghamshire Council via their e-Tendering System, pertains to the provision of taxi services under the title "Phase 3C - SOTE1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD". The procurement falls under the CPV classification 60120000, focusing on taxi services, and services a wide geographic area including the United Kingdom and various territories. The procurement process followed a selective method with a restricted procedure, progressing from the tender stage to award, with the contract awarded to AUK AIRPORT SERVICE LTD. The award was conferred on 20th March 2026, with the contract commencing on 13th April 2026 and extending until 12th April 2030. Buckinghamshire Council sought transport operators to provide a price per mile, as specified in the competitive terms and conditions, with clarifications processed through the In-tend portal.

This opportunity, now in the award stage, presents a significant business avenue in the transportation and logistics industry, especially for companies specialising in taxi services. It demonstrates long-term growth potential for businesses capable of providing reliable and efficient transport solutions across multiple regions, including the UK and its overseas territories. While Buckinghamshire Council did not specifically target small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), the scale and scope suggest potential benefits for well-established firms in the industry. Businesses with the capability to manage large contracts and a geographic reach extending beyond the UK might find this tender particularly aligned with their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 3C - SOTE1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

Notice Description

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4977f875-f4ce-4a8a-8a3a-2bd4a8994077
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e7efcb-379f-4b1f-bda4-a169d6ce4a0e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,595 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Buckinghamshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUK AIRPORT SERVICE LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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