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2026-27 Travel Training

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has concluded the "2026-27 Travel Training" contract, focusing on the education and training services industry category. This initiative aims to aid scholars, parents, and schools in transitioning from closed home to school contracts to public local bus services. Located in Corby, United Kingdom, the procurement process has reached the award stage, with key dates including the signing of the contract on 26 March 2026, and the contract period extending from 31 March 2026 to 1 March 2027. The procurement method was direct, under the threshold and conducted without competition, aligning with legal standards stipulated in the UK Public General Acts 2023.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the services sector, particularly those specialising in educational and transportation solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Safe Kids Walking Ltd, trading as Brightwayz, and Pindar Creative have successfully secured the tender, illustrating the Tender's suitability for SMEs. Businesses that offer innovative transportation solutions and training services can gain a competitive advantage in this market, leveraging the demand for enhanced public transport service training and integration. Given the direct award approach, agility and expertise in the specified service areas are crucial for interested enterprises aiming to participate in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

2026-27 Travel Training

Notice Description

This is a project to assist the scholars, parents & schools to adapt to the conversion from closed home to school contracts to public local bus services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028165-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PINDAR CREATIVE

SAFE KIDS WALKING LTD TRADING AS BRIGHTWAYZ

Further Information

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