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North Northamptonshire Council - VH1 Bus Service (DeMinimus Contract N410)

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has overseen the procurement process for the VH1 Bus Service, a DeMinimus contract under the title "North Northamptonshire Council - VH1 Bus Service (DeMinimus Contract N410)." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting public road transport services. The associated procurement method was limited, aimed at below-threshold contracts. The tender stage is marked as complete, with the contract awarded to Cogenhoe & Whiston Parish Council. The contract became active on 29 July 2025 and is set to conclude on 27 July 2027, covering the delivery of local bus services in the Northamptonshire region, UKF.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the public transport sector, especially those offering passenger transport services using public-service buses. Suppliers with experience in public road transport services can benefit from this contract by contributing to local transport infrastructure, thereby enhancing their industry standing and supporting community connectivity. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Cogenhoe & Whiston Parish Council, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to compete in such limited competition procurement processes, fostering regional development and operational growth.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - VH1 Bus Service (DeMinimus Contract N410)

Notice Description

COGENHOE AND WHISTON PARISH COUNCIL PASSENGER TRANSPORT CONTRACT - for the delivery of Local Bus Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042190-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,888 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
1
Supplier Name

COGENHOE & WHISTON PARISH COUNCIL

Further Information

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