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15 Jul 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Passenger Transport Services, focusing on route-based services with 1-8 seat vehicles. This project, identified under contract ID SA1376847, involves transportation within Northampton, UK, with services extending to ON Track Education Silverstone. Initiated as a limited competitive tender, this process utilised a 'light touch' procurement regime. The contract was awarded on 15th July 2026 and is set to commence on 4th September 2026, running through to 28th July 2028. The total value of the contract is £68,500, and the project falls under the services category, specifically for transport services, excluding waste transport.

The tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in small-scale passenger transportation services. Companies like JAI CARS, the contract's successful supplier, benefit by providing reliable transport solutions for individuals with specific social and emotional needs, from Northampton to Silverstone. This tender would be well-suited for businesses that offer tailored and sensitive transport services, particularly those familiar with education or community service contexts. The limited competition nature of the procurement suggests that businesses with robust local service delivery can effectively engage with these opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SN2030 Operator PA 8 Passenger Seats Outbound - Monday to Friday - Term time only 07:53 Quaker Way, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7WD 08:09 Brickwell Court, Northampton, NN3 9TS 08:23 Lordswood Close, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6BP 08:35 Dartford Close, Northampton, NN4 8QX 09:00 - ON Track Education Silverstone - Pits Farm, Silverstone, NN12 8UB Return - PM 14:30 - ON Track Education Silverstone - Pits Farm, Silverstone, NN12 8UB 14:51 Dartford Close, Northampton, NN4 8QX 15:02 Lordswood Close, Wootton, Northampton, NN4 6BP 15:15 Brickwell Court, Northampton, NN3 9TS 15:28 Quaker Way, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7WD Initials Childs Needs and Equipment used TC Social and emotional difficulties TE Social, emotional and mental health difficulties FB Difficulties with social, emotional and mental health OF Difficulties with social, emotional and mental health

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066977-2026
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
£68,500 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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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