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13 Jul 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the contracting process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" tender. This service falls under the transport industry category and is located in Northampton, United Kingdom. Conducted under a limited procurement method, the process followed a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract now active as of 13th July 2026, and will run until 31st March 2028. Notably, the procurement method applied conforms with the light touch regime for public services as per UK public legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly within Northampton and surrounding regions. Given the contract's scope of providing transport services for small groups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire, the awarded supplier, can potentially benefit from this niche. As such, enterprises with capabilities in managing and delivering tailored transport solutions could find ample growth prospects through similar future contracts solicited by public authorities such as West Northamptonshire Council.

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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) : REF3896 NO PA NO WHEELCHAIR Thursday ONLY Client Name: XXXXX Westwood House, Harborough Road North, NN2 8LZ 08:30 1530 Spectrum Day Service,9 William Street, Northampton, NN13EW. 0900 1500

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065756-2026
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
£2,800 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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