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title: "Phase 3C - SOTE1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD"
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# Phase 3C - SOTE1501 - 15/01/26 - AWARD

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL - E-TENDERING SYSTEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4977f875-f4ce-4a8a-8a3a-2bd4a8994077

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## Summary

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.

## 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/86e7efcb-379f-4b1f-bda4-a169d6ce4a0e |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 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 | £115,595 |
| 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 | AUK AIRPORT SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e7efcb-379f-4b1f-bda4-a169d6ce4a0e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e7efcb-379f-4b1f-bda4-a169d6ce4a0e
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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