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Award

14 Jul 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Urgent and Short Notice," conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, recently moved through the award and contract stages. The contract was awarded on 14th July 2026, with services commencing from 15th July to 17th July 2026. This tender focuses on urgent and short-notice passenger transport services, specifically within the service industry category. The procurement was carried out using a limited competition method, due to it being below the usual financial threshold and operating under a "light touch" regime. The contract location is Northampton, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in urgent or short-notice operations, similar to MS CARS, the supplier awarded the contract. Such contracts can open avenues for expansion and establish capabilities in fulfilling rapid-response logistical needs. Companies with strengths in efficient fleet management and quick deployment of resources would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Urgent and Short Notice

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Urgent and Short Notice - Urgent and Short Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066416-2026
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
£1

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
15 Jul 2026 - 17 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MS CARS

Further Information

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