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13 Jul 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the tender process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" procurement. This service falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and covers areas in and around Northampton, UK, particularly Lake Crescent, Daventry, and Leeson Court, Towcester. The procurement method utilised was a limited, below-threshold competition, classified under the light touch regime. The tender was initiated on 30th June 2026, and the contract is set to run from 2nd July 2026 to 31st March 2028. The contract was officially awarded on 13th July 2026, with a total gross value of GBP 18,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transportation services, particularly those capable of providing vehicles accommodating 1 to 8 passengers. Given the contract's focus on route-based transport needs without special accessibility requirements, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like private hire companies would find this contract fitting due to its manageable scale and the scope of services required. Successful bidders can leverage such opportunities to expand their service offerings and build long-term relationships with public authorities, paving the way for future cooperation on similar public sector projects.

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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) : REF2021221 No PA No Wheelchair Monday and Thursday (2 days) Client name: XXXXX Lake Crescent, Daventry, NN11 9EB 0930 1530 AGE UK: Leeson Court, Leeson Rd, Towcester NN12 6HS 1000 1500

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065741-2026
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
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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

HARRISONS PRIVATE HIRE

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