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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 14:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" in the public authority - sub-central government category. Located in Northampton, this procurement process pertains to services related to transport, specifically for a service on school days only. The procurement process is in the award stage, and the contract was signed on 15th July 2026. The contract period is from 3rd September 2026 to 22nd July 2029, with an awarded value of £61,900 and conducted under a limited procurement method, indicating a below threshold, limited competition.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the transport services industry, specifically SMEs like MS CARS, which has been awarded the contract. With a focus on school transport routes, businesses capable of providing efficient, reliable, and safe passenger transport services are well-suited to compete in this sector. The local nature of the contract, serving routes within Northampton, makes it particularly appealing for regionally-based transport companies looking to expand their service offerings within sub-central government 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) : Route: N52 Mondays to Fridays (school days only) Service No: 656 WITH PA NCY 26/27 Pilton Close, Northampton, NN3 5EZ 08:04 15:51 Talan Rise, Northampton, NN3 8DD 08:09 15:46 Leyside Court, Northampton, NN3 8XT 08:13 15:42 Broomhill Crescent, Northampton, NN3 5BH 08:20 15:35 Teesdale, Northampton, NN3 5DH 08:25 15:30 Moulton School and Science College, Pound Lane, Moulton, NN3 7SD 08:40 15:15 Daily passenger milage: 12 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066855-2026
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
£61,900 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
3 Sep 2026 - 22 Jul 2029 2-3 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
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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

Notice Documents

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