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Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2026 at 11:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)". This contract, suitable for the transport services industry, particularly focuses on routes within Northampton. The procurement was conducted under the light-touch regime with a limited competition method, primarily below the threshold for broader contests. The legal framework guiding this tender is based on UK legislation 2023/54. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2026 and concluded on 22nd July 2026, with a total value of £5,760. The primary focus was on providing transport services with specific timings and routes as described for Wednesdays.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in transport services. With the primary contract already awarded to TOP RANK TRANSPORT, other businesses should seek opportunities for future procurements under West Northamptonshire Council's agenda, particularly those that excel in regional transport services. Companies looking to compete should be capable of delivering high-quality transport services within set deadlines and specifications. The success in securing such contracts can significantly bolster a company's profile and open doors to further public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : EC-EVE No PA Wednesdays Only Outbound - Wednesday AM 10:17 Northampton House, Wellington Street, Northampton, NN1 3NA 10:45 - Seeds of Change - The Acorn Centre, Little Acorn Farm, Newland Road, Walgrave, Northampton, NN6 9PZ Return - Wednesday PM 12:00 - Seeds of Change - The Acorn Centre, Little Acorn Farm, Newland Road, Walgrave, Northampton, NN6 9PZ 12:28 Northampton House, Wellington Street, Northampton, NN1 3NA * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. *

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c76d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064675-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOP RANK TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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