This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process entitled "North Northamptonshire Council - X4 Bus Service DMN 417 - Evening Services," aimed at enhancing public road transport services in the Corby region (UKF25). This contract was initiated via a direct procurement method classified as below threshold, involving no competition. Awarded on 29th June 2026, the contract, valued at £121,520, extends until 31st March 2029. The primary supplier selected is MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED, a large-scale firm specializing in services within the motor vehicles and public road transport services categories.

This tender opens avenues for business growth, especially for suppliers in the public transport or automotive sectors, who have the capability to offer innovative transport solutions or manage localised transportation systems effectively. Companies like large transport operators or those specialising in motor vehicle services would find this opportunity particularly suited to their expertise, owing to the nature of the services required and the geographic relevance to Northamptonshire. The direct award approach suggests that businesses with strong existing relationships with local councils or a robust track record in managing public transport services stand to benefit most.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - X4 Bus Service DMN 417

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council - X4 Bus Service DMN 417 - Evening Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066459-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,520 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH 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
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLAND RED (SOUTH

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5d-2026-07-14T17:00:15+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-14T17:00:15+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5d",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQCM-5634-HGCN",
            "name": "North Northamptonshire Council",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQCM-5634-HGCN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "The Corby Cube, George Street",
                "locality": "Corby",
                "postalCode": "NN17 1QG",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKF25"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-01556310",
            "name": "MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "01556310"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PMCT-4725-ZDYW"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "One Stockport Exchange",
                "locality": "Stockport",
                "postalCode": "SK1 3SW",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD35"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "business.development@stagecoach.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.stagecoachbus.com",
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PQCM-5634-HGCN",
        "name": "North Northamptonshire Council"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5d",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "North Northamptonshire Council - X4 Bus Service DMN 417",
        "description": "North Northamptonshire Council - X4 Bus Service DMN 417 - Evening Services",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-01556310",
                    "name": "MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "34100000",
                            "description": "Motor vehicles"
                        },
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "60112000",
                            "description": "Public road transport services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UKF25",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-06-29T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 121520,
                "amount": 121520,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-29T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "066459-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066459-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-14T17:00:15+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}