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20 Jul 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, has completed the contracting process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)." This tender falls under the services category. The procurement involved a limited competition method, focusing below threshold procurement regulations, with a special light-touch regime. The services will operate on a term-time schedule, Monday to Friday, connecting locations in Northampton and Southam. Key places include Eastern Avenue South and Arc School Napton. The contract, signed on 20th July 2026, is set to commence on 7th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The total contract value is £95,000.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, specifically those that can accommodate passengers with social and emotional needs. Harrison's Private Hire Ltd, an SME based in Northampton, was awarded the contract, emphasising the suitability of local businesses to fulfil requirements efficiently. The demand for reliable, route-based transport during school terms presents a growth opportunity for companies able to provide consistent, high-quality services tailored to specific client needs, thereby bolstering service delivery within the regional transport sector.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SX2402 8 Passenger Seats Operator PA Term time only - Monday to Friday Outbound - AM 08:01 Eastern Avenue South, Northampton, NN2 7QD 08:25 Chalmers Barns, Northampton, NN7 3DQ 08:40 St. Augustin Way, Daventry, NN11 4EG 09:00 - Arc School Napton - Arc School, Vicarage Road, Napton, Southam, CV47 8NA Return - PM 15:00 - Arc School Napton - Arc School, Vicarage Road, Napton, Southam, CV47 8NA 15:20 St. Augustin Way, Daventry, NN11 4EG 15:35 Chalmers Barns, Northampton, NN7 3DQ 16:01 Eastern Avenue South, Northampton, NN2 7QD LN - ASD, social and emotional difficulties AC - ASD, social and emotional difficulties LHP - ASD, Social and emotional difficulties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068061-2026
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
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
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 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
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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

HARRISONS PRIVATE HIRE

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