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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2026 at 12:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was conducted by the West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom. The tender, identified under the ID SA1371096, falls under the transport services industry category, specifically for non-waste transport services. The process has reached the award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 24 June 2026. The contract is active from 29 June 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2027, with a total value of £33,000. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below the threshold, adhering to a special regime termed as ‘lightTouch’. The services will be provided in locations around Northampton, specifically Wren Way and Stenson Street. The buyer's contact point is Tom Callaghan, reachable at tcallaghan@northamptonshire.gov.uk.

This contractual opportunity represents a valuable chance for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the transportation sector. Businesses that can provide reliable passenger transport services, specifically accommodating small groups ranging from one to eight seats, would be well-suited for such contracts. As the service will operate on a fixed schedule across specified routes in Northampton, businesses with experience and operational capacity in similar local transport services may find this beneficial for expanding their local portfolio and establishing long-term relationships with municipal buyers like the West Northamptonshire Council. The nature of the limited competition process could favour businesses capable of meeting specific tender requirements promptly and efficiently.

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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) : REF2032217 No PA No Wheelchair Client Name: XXXXX Mon, Tu and Fri (3 days) Wren Way, Daventry, NN11 2AL 0830 1615 Support 4 Independence, Workshop Northampton, 14a Stenson Street, NN55ED 0900 1545 . ***Mon and Tue for 3 weeks and then from week 4, add on a Friday. 2 days 29th June - 19th July and then 3 days living from 20th July ongoing.***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c991
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065620-2026
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
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HARRISONS PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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