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13 Jul 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom. This contract is within the transport services industry, particularly focusing on passenger transport excluding waste transport. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract becoming active on 1st July 2026 and expected to end by 31st March 2027. This process utilised a limited procurement method, under the "below threshold - limited competition" approach. The award, dated 13th July 2026, was granted to Ezy Cars, a business classified as an SME, based in Northampton.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing route-based passenger transport services for small groups (1-8 seat provision). Businesses with expertise in light-touch regimes and those interested in engaging in limited competition scenarios would find such tenders advantageous for growth. The procurement from West Northamptonshire Council demonstrates a clear pathway for expanding market reach within the public sector, highlighting potential for increased visibility and the strengthening of business credentials through public contract fulfilment.

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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) : REF2031306 NO PA No Wheelchair Client name: XXXXX Mon, Tue and Wed (3 days) 35 Willis Way Towcester NN12 6BA 0900 1600 The CUBE - Princess house - Cliftonville Rd, Northampton, NN1 5BW 0930 1530

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065732-2026
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
£23,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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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

EZY CARS

Further Information

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