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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2026 at 12:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Northampton, has completed the procurement process for providing passenger transport services under the contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)". The procurement, which employs a limited competition method as it falls below the threshold, aims to service specific transportation routes within Northamptonshire, focusing on Mondays to Fridays during term time. The contract was signed on 16th July 2026, with services scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and concluding by 22nd July 2029. The services encompass daily passenger transport across various locations including Long Buckby and Daventry, with a daily coverage of 24 miles.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in small to medium passenger vehicle operations. The awarded contract, valued at £68,020, highlights growth potential for companies equipped to provide reliable daily transport solutions. The contract has been awarded to 24x7 Ltd, a large-scale supplier with significant experience and infrastructure to handle sub-central government transport service contracts. Businesses with expertise in logistics and localised transport networking could find similar tenders advantageous for leveraging their services and enhancing their market presence in public sector contracts.

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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) : Contract No. DG12 Mondays to Fridays (Term Time Only) Service: 339 Ryehill Close, Long Buckby, NN6 7NR 07:50 15:50 Bakers Lane, Long Buckby, NN6 7WA 07:54 15:46 Burdock Way, Daventry, NN11 4WE 08:08 15:32 Windmill Lane Bus Stop, Staverton, NN11 6DD 08:13 15:27 DSLV E-Act Academy, Hawke Road, Daventry, NN11 4LJ 08:25 15:15 Daily passenger miles: 24 **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cce9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067260-2026
Current Stage
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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
£68,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

24X7

Further Information

Notice Documents

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