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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 13:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" under the procurement stage of 'award'. The procurement falls under the services category and involves transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement method employed was limited, under a below-threshold, limited competition, with a contract period starting from 29th June 2026 to 25th July 2027. The service is to be provided in Northampton, United Kingdom, with key dates including the contract signing on 26th June 2026. The council operates under the sub-central government classification.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing passenger transport solutions in Northampton. Companies with expertise in managing route-based transportation for 1-8 seat provisions may find the opportunity to engage in a stable, year-long agreement to be highly advantageous. With the tender having already reached the award stage, businesses focused on similar service provisions can use this as a benchmark to enhance and prepare their competitiveness for future contracts.

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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) : MW-KC No PA *TIMETABLE WILL INCREASE TO FULL TIME BUT PART TIME ONLY FOR FIRST FEW WEEKS* XXXX Monday Weds Fri AM 08:20 XX Teesdale, Northampton, NN3 5DH 08:30 Kingsthorpe College, Boughton Green Road, NN2 7HR Mon PM 11:00 Kingsthorpe College, Boughton Green Road, NN2 7HR 11:10 XX Teesdale, Northampton, NN3 5DH Weds Fri PM 12:30 Kingsthorpe College, Boughton Green Road, NN2 7HR 12:40 XX Teesdale, Northampton, NN3 5DH Daily milage 7.6 miles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c998
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065639-2026
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
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 25 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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

Notice Documents

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