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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 16:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" under a limited competition procurement process. The procurement falls under the services industry category with a focus on transport services, specifically for small passenger vehicles with wheelchair accessibility. Located in Northampton, this project caters to specific transport routes around Fairfields School, operating from September 2026 through July 2028. The contracting process is complete, with key award dates including the signing on 15th July 2026. The procurement was conducted under the guidance of the 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for transportation companies, particularly those equipped with small passenger vehicles that are accessible to individuals with special needs. Businesses specialising in transport services and capable of providing reliable service to meet specific route requirements would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts could foster business growth by expanding service portfolios and securing long-term engagements with public authorities such as West Northamptonshire Council.

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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) : S802 8 Passenger Seats Operator PA Wheelchair accessible Vehicle Outbound - AM 08:08 Drury Way, Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0FY 08:19 Old Barn Court, Overstone, Northampton, NN3 8LJ 08:45 - Fairfields School - Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN Return - PM 15:00 - Fairfields School - Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN 15:25 Old Barn Court, Overstone, Northampton, NN3 8LJ 15:37 Drury Way, Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0FY AC Social Emotional and Mental Health - Booster Seat ASD, communication difficulties - Prone to seizures - if seizure occurs ring 999 - Snappi Wheelchair Buggy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066976-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£64,890 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

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