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13 Jul 2026 at 14:59

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 industry category of transport services. The procurement process was tagged as "complete," and the contract awarded on 30th June 2026, spans from 1st July to 19th July 2026. The procurement method was limited, conducted under a light-touch regime, which implies a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The buying organisation, located at Northampton, with contact point Tom Callaghan, facilitated this procurement aimed at enhancing local transport services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating within the transport services sector to engage with public authorities, such as West Northamptonshire Council. With Runner Cars LTD, a local SME, successfully becoming a supplier, it emphasizes the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure government contracts. Companies specialising in passenger transport, particularly those with fleet capacity accommodating 1 to 8 seats, could find similar procurement processes advantageous for expanding their business footprints within sub-central government tenders. By remaining vigilant for similar future opportunities, businesses can leverage such contracts for growth and increased visibility within the public sector.

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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-06c9cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065743-2026
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
£26,490 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 - 19 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

RUNNER CARS

Further Information

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