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10 Jul 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract, within the services industry category located in Northampton, United Kingdom. This process involved a limited procurement method under a below-threshold competition, adhering to the legal basis set forth by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was signed on 10th July 2026, with the active period extending from 13th to 20th July 2026. The process now stands at the Award stage, and the services are expected to continue contributing to the regional transportation framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly companies that can efficiently manage and provide up to 8-seat transport solutions. Being a regional service contract, small to medium-sized enterprises like Northampton Premium Travel, which successfully won the bid, may find a growth opportunity if they can offer competitive and reliable services matching the specific needs of sub-central government procurement. Businesses with similar capabilities in transport logistics and service delivery strategies are well-positioned to benefit from potential future contracts within this scope.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c85e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065094-2026
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

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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

NORTHAMPTON PREMIUM TRAVEL

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