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Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 11:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council awarded a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" on 14th July 2026. This contract caters to transport services within the Northampton area, particularly focused on social and communication difficulties, running from 7th September 2026 to 30th July 2027. The procurement was conducted under a limited method, indicating a below threshold - limited competition. The opportunity was categorised within the services industry, under the light-touch regime for special sectors. This contract signifies the completion stage of the procurement process with an award made to TRAVEL EASE CARS LTD located in Northampton.

The tender opens potential avenues for businesses offering passenger transport services, particularly those with provisions for social, emotional, and communication needs. Large-scale transport companies in the service sector, especially those based in or near Northampton, would find this opportunity appealing for expansion and the enhancement of their public sector profiles. By participating in such contracts, businesses can demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure future contracts with government bodies, thus supporting consistent business growth and relationship building with public sector clients.

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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) : Campion-02-W Operator PA Outbound - AM 07:43 Wade Meadow Court, Northampton, NN3 8ND 08:03 Gladstone Road, Northampton, NN5 7EJ 08:17 Mayfly Road, Pineham Barns, NN4 9EN - From 07/01/2026 08:21 Damselfly Road, Pineham Barns, NN4 9ET 08:27 Narrowboat Lane, Northampton, NN4 9DB 08:33 Berry Close, Rothersthorpe, Northampton, NN7 3JQ 08:45 - Campion School - Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QG Return - PM 15:00 - Campion School - Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QG 15:12 Berry Close, Rothersthorpe, Northampton, NN7 3JQ 15:18 Narrowboat Lane, Northampton, NN4 9DB 15:24 Damselfly Road, Pineham Barns, NN4 9ET 15:28 Mayfly Road, Pineham Barns, NN4 9EN 15:42 Gladstone Road, Northampton, NN5 7EJ 16:02 Wade Meadow Court, Northampton, NN3 8ND BF - Social, emotional and communication difficulties. HMW Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. NT - Social, emotional and communication difficulties - Booster Seat LC Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. OM Social, Emotional and Mental Health RW Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066119-2026
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
£78,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
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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

TRAVEL EASE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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