Award

DMN 407 - X4 evening

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

14 Aug 2025 at 18:19

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has concluded a procurement process under the title "DMN 407 - X4 evening," for which an award notice has been published. The procurement pertained to road transport services, specifically the operation of the X4 Evening Bus service in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This direct procurement, executed through a single tender action, resulted in a subsidy for Stagecoach Services Ltd#2 to maintain the bus service's viability. The active award for this contract, valued at £22,962, covers a contract period from 2nd September 2024 to 29th March 2025, and was published on 14th August 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale transport service providers to engage with local government projects, particularly those capable of sustaining and operating essential public transport services. Although not suited for SMEs or voluntary sector enterprises, large businesses in the road transport sector with established operations and resources can significantly benefit from such procurements. The collaboration with North Northamptonshire Council may provide such companies with reliable revenue streams while contributing to sustainable public services in regional localities.

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Notice Title

DMN 407 - X4 evening

Notice Description

X4 Evening Bus service, operated by Stagecoach with a subsidy from North Northants Council to ensure its viability on an ongoing basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c06cb9a-a2e1-49b4-b9bd-074ca372fd2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9852e5e8-aed1-457f-bf64-611eb485eb6b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,962 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,962 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 29 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 126 3000

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH SERVICES LTD#2

Further Information

Notice Documents

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