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13 Jul 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract. This procurement, classified under the services category, involved a limited competition approach below the threshold, signifying a select competitive process. The contract was awarded on 13th July 2026, with the implementation period running from 3rd July to 22nd July 2026. Located in Northampton, the procurement falls under the light-touch regime, suitable for transport services. The role of the buying organisation was pivotal in this sub-central government level project, led by the contact point Tom Callaghan.

The award, granted to Skyline Taxis Limited, offers a considerable opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing route-based services with a capacity of 1-8 seats. Companies similar to Skyline Taxis, equipped to manage small to medium passenger transport operations, have the potential to leverage such opportunities for growth. With a contract valued at £22,000, ventures capable of fulfilling contract terms efficiently and delivering reliable transport services are well-suited for these types of procurement opportunities. This underscores an important avenue for large-scale suppliers in the transport industry looking to extend their service reach within local government contracts.

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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-06c9d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065748-2026
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
Large

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
£22,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 22 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

SKYLINE TAXIS

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