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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 15:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)." This contract pertains to the transportation services industry, focusing on route-based passenger transport within Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement method was limited competition, designed to target below threshold projects, and is associated with the light touch procurement regime. The contract, valued at £12,000, commenced on 6th July 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2028, indicating its active status. The tender process was initiated for services that required specific provisions, such as the necessity for a female passenger assistant due to particular client support needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transportation service providers, particularly those specialising in passenger services within Northampton. Small and medium-sized enterprises providing route-based transport and able to meet special client requirements, such as having trained personnel for supporting high-risk clients, are especially well-suited for this contract. The fulfilment of such a service contract not only positions a business as a capable service provider in niche markets but also enhances reputability and opens doors for future procurement opportunities within public sector transport services. Harrison's Private Hire Ltd has been awarded the contract, evidencing the suitability for SMEs to engage with and succeed in such opportunities within the public procurement landscape.

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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) : REF26971-REF2120 WITH FEMLE PA Mondays ONLY Client names: XXX 2 clients from the same address Clubtail Way, Northampton NN49ER 0845 1700 Project Care Ransome Rd, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8AA 0900 1645 Clients Needs ***** Must be Female Passenger Assistant***** Client has a good level of mobility, support needs are due to the barriers in place to travel safely and independently. Hyper Vigilance, low risk awareness and ASD are what make client high risk. If Client feels challenged or anxious they will flee, try to undo seatbelt mid journey and without support is at high risk of becoming lost. It has been identified that Client has limited understanding of risk and danger especially with regards to strangers, and it is unclear how Client would respond to an emergency situation. Client requires supported transport to ensure that she arrives at her destination safely and is handed over.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065745-2026
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
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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