Award

Phase 3C - SKIN1402 - 14/01/26 - AWARD

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM

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05 May 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Buckinghamshire Council involves the award of a contract titled "Phase 3C - SKIN1402 - 14/01/26" under the industry category of taxi services, as classified by CPV code 60120000. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, specifically a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £70,942.20, was awarded on 10th March 2026 to Executive Private Hire (EPH) Ltd trading as Cabs4U, with the contractual period extending from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2030. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, having been completed, and involves multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in the transport services sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive and reliable taxi services across diverse geographical locations. The procurement process being closed and completed, there is potential for similar future opportunities in this category, encouraging businesses within the transport sector to prepare for upcoming tenders. Companies with the capacity to operate under restricted procedures and with experience in competitive bidding processes within the UK market would find such opportunities beneficial for business growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Phase 3C - SKIN1402 - 14/01/26 - 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b88ce783-758b-478f-8964-f56dbb272cff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12adfc79-f119-4e2d-9b19-774031b43838
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
£70,942 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
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

EXECUTIVE PRIVATE HIRE (EPH) LTD T/A CABS4U

Further Information

Notice Documents

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