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West Northamptonshire Council - Passenger Transport Services Open Framework

West Northamptonshire Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2026 at 16:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Jun 2026 at 15:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Apr 2026 at 10:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 12:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has established a multiple-supplier open framework for passenger transport services, covering transport services excluding waste transport (CPV 60000000). The framework supports call-off contracts for home-to-school transport, adult social care transport, public transport support and other statutory or discretionary passenger transport requirements. Services may use cars, minibuses or coaches, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles and journeys requiring Passenger Assistants. Delivery is across West Northamptonshire and the surrounding area. The framework may also be used, where permitted, by other public bodies in the area, including local authorities, education and care organisations, NHS and health organisations, and other public sector bodies providing passenger transport or related services. West Northamptonshire Council is the buying organisation, with Access UK providing the electronic supplier onboarding and tender administration platform.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a competitive flexible, open procedure. It is a single-lot, multiple-supplier open framework. Admission was assessed pass or fail against minimum participation requirements; pricing and quality for individual call-offs will be assessed at call-off stage. The tender deadline was 30 April 2026, the clarification deadline was 18 April 2026 and the award period ended on 19 May 2026. The award was made on 3 June 2026 and the contract was signed on 19 June 2026. The framework contract runs from 22 June 2026 to 31 May 2030, with an optional extension of up to four years to 31 May 2034. Its estimated value is £200,000,000 excluding VAT, or £240,000,000 including VAT. 105 suppliers were awarded places, including 84 SMEs and one voluntary, community or social enterprise. Call-offs may use further competition or permitted direct award.

This procurement demonstrates sustained, high-volume demand for passenger transport across Northamptonshire and nearby areas, with opportunities structured through repeated call-offs rather than one single service delivery model. Suppliers well placed for future participation will be able to provide reliable taxi, private-hire, minibus or coach operations, and may need to cover different passenger and journey requirements within the same framework. Relevant capability includes wheelchair-accessible transport, Passenger Assistant services, home-to-school journeys, adult social care transport and public transport support. The framework has already admitted a broad supplier base, including many small and medium-sized operators, alongside larger transport businesses, so local coverage, dependable vehicle availability and the ability to respond to individual competitions or direct awards will be important. Operators should be prepared to satisfy pass-or-fail entry requirements and compete on price and quality at call-off stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Northamptonshire Council - Passenger Transport Services Open Framework

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council has established a multiple-supplier Open Framework for the provision of Passenger Transport Services. The Open Framework will be used to procure passenger transport services via Call-Off Contracts, including (but not limited to) home-to-school transport, adult social care transport, public transport support services, and other statutory or discretionary passenger transport requirements. Services will include the provision of a wide range of vehicle types, from cars and minibuses to coaches, including wheelchair accessible vehicles and services requiring Passenger Assistants. Call-Off Contracts will be awarded during the Framework term either by further competition or, where permitted, by direct award, in accordance with the Framework rules and applicable Call-Off documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Open Framework allows for additional Call-Off Contracts to be awarded during its term and for extensions in accordance with the Framework conditions.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072868-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2033-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
105
Supplier Names

001 TAXIS LTD

1st Taxis Banbury LTD

24 SEVEN TAXI NORTHAMPTON LTD

24/7taxiline

24x7 Ltd

5 Star Cars Northampton Ltd

A & R TRANSPORT LIMITED

A Cars Banbury

A-Cars

Ace Cars Banbury Ltd

ACTIVE TAXIS NORTH LTD

Adams Taxis

AGA TRAVELINERS

AIRPORT TRANSFERS BANBURY LTD

ALBION (NORTHAMPTON) CARS LTD

CLEARWARE 2000 LIMITED

ANGEL MINIBUS HIRE LIMITED

Anytime Anyplace

APPROVED CABS LIMITED

A-RUN TRANSPORTATION LTD

ASSURED TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD

BAXE Transport

BD Taxis

Beacon Cars ltd

Bills Minibus and Coach Hire Ltd

PACE TAXI LTD

CARLTON CAR SERVICE LTD

CENTRAL CABS BANBURY LTD

Cheney Coaches Limited

City Rides Northampton

Corby Jet Carz

Corby Star Cars Limited

Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd

Danetre Cars

SURMA VALLEY LTD

DIAMOND STREET SERVICES LTD

ELITE CARS BANBURY LTD

ELITE URBAN MOTORS LTD

Epic Strides

ETM CARS LTD

Ezy Cars

FAVELL CONTRACTS LTD

FINESTYLE COACHES OF RUSHDEN LTD

GREEN CARS NORTHANTS LTD

G8 Taxis

GEMINI CARS LIMITED

Grange Transport Ltd

Green Destinations Ltd

H2S Cars Ltd

Hamiltons Coaches Limited

HAPPYCARS247 LIMITED

harrisons private hire ltd

HATS Group Ltd

HOME TO HOME CARS LTD

Hunter's Coaches of Daventry Ltd

JAI CARS NORTHAMPTON LTD

Jameela Travel

John's Taxi

Kis-Coaches and Taxis Ltd

Lawson's Of Corby Ltd

LIACARS LTD

Lilbourne Parish Council

M.K CARS (NORTHAMPTON) LTD

Mayfair Cars Northampton Ltd

MB and BAT Cars

ICIC HOLDINGS LTD

Moha Cars LTD

Moulton Minibus Service LTD

Z5 CARS LTD

MY COACH HIRE LTD

Northampton cars

Northampton Premium Travel

Phoenix Secure Transport

Poynters Coaches (Northampton) Ltd

PRIMARY TRAVEL LTD

LINK SITE NORTHAMPTON LTD

S RUN LTD

RAPID CARS 247 LIMITED

RM CARS NORTHAMPTON LTD

Rounds Cars

Runner Cars LTD

S CARS NORTHAMPTON LTD

8 LOGISTICS LIMITED

SKY CARS NORTHAMPTON LTD

Skyline Taxi & Private Hire Limited

SM TAXIS

SMART CABZ LTD

SOUL BROS.LIMITED

MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED

star cab daventry limited

star cab taxi

STATION TAXIS NORTHAMPTON

Sumit Kumra Ltd

Take6

TOP RANK TRANSPORT

Town Taxis

TRAVEL EASE CARS LTD

Union Cars Ltd

VIA CARS

Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire

WENDA LTD

Wilson's Coaches

XD TAXIS LIMITED

YAMATAXIS LTD

ZS CARS LTD

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