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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 13:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract, which involves a limited procurement method below the threshold. The services pertain to the transportation sector, specifically focusing on passenger transport routes within Northampton, United Kingdom. The contract runs from 4 September 2026 to 28 July 2028. This tender process has reached the award stage, with the award finalised on 15 July 2026. The main focus is on providing transport services for a route-based option with up to eight passenger seats, accommodating specific social and emotional support needs.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses operating within the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing bespoke passenger transport solutions. Companies with expertise in handling sensitive and specialised transportation needs will find this opportunity lucrative, as demonstrated by the awarding to JAI CARS, a large-scale provider based in Northampton. Businesses with capabilities in managing and providing tailored transport services that adhere to specific schedules and routes are well-suited to engage in similar future procurement processes with West Northamptonshire Council and other public authorities.

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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) : SN2112 Operator PA 8 Passenger Seats Outbound - AM 08:17 West Priors Court, Northampton, NN3 8LE 08:21 Emmanuel Gardens, Northampton, NN3 8NY 08:37 Military Road, Northampton, NN1 3EU 08:44 Wellington Street, Northampton, NN1 3NA 09:00 - Hardingstone Academy - Martins Lane, Hardingstone, NN4 6DJ Return - PM 15:00 - Hardingstone Academy - Martins Lane, Hardingstone, NN4 6DJ 15:16 Wellington Street, Northampton, NN1 3NA 15:22 Military Road, Northampton, NN1 3EU 15:38 Emmanuel Gardens, Northampton, NN3 8NY 15:42 West Priors Court, Northampton, NN3 8LE * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * TH Booster Seat - Social and emotional difficulties FS Booster Seat - Social and emotional difficulties OB Booster Seat - social and emotional difficulties PKK Booster Seat - social and emotional difficulties MK Booster Seat - social and emotional difficulties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066804-2026
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
£64,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 28 Jul 2028 1-2 years
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
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

JAI CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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