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13 Jul 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," situated in Northampton, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and features a limited, below-threshold competition. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage with Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire as the successful supplier. The transport services will operate between key locations on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. The contract began on 13th July 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2028, with a total contract value of £9,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services industry, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in passenger transport services excluding waste. Companies that can provide reliable small-scale transport solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. This process exemplifies a public sector demand for targeted transport routes, offering steady work and potential growth for suitable suppliers. Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire, an SME, has successfully secured the contract, indicating that similar organisations could benefit from this type of procurement opportunity.

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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) : REF27061 NO PA NO WHEELCHAIR Monday, Thursday and Friday (3 days) Client Name: XXXXX Westwood House, Harborough Road North, NN2 8LZ 0830 1530 Spectrum Day Service, Berrywood Road, , NN5 6XA 0900 1500

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065754-2026
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
£9,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 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

VOLUNTARY IMPACT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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