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22 Jul 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)". This process falls under the services category and involves routes based in and around Northampton, UK, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement method was "limited", indicating a below-threshold competition approach. The contract, signed on 22nd July 2026, is scheduled to run from 3rd September 2026 to 25th July 2027, with a total contract value of £40,000. The award was completed with Harrisons Private Hire Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the passenger transport sector, particularly those capable of providing consistent, daily transport services for small groups. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in private hire or bespoke transport solutions are ideally placed to benefit from such contracts. Companies that can offer competitive pricing, while meeting the local transport needs outlined by the buying authority in Northampton, are well-positioned to thrive in this procurement environment.

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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) : EC-SPRING1 4 passengers, no PA Every day Outbound 08:00 Harrison Road, Northampton, NN5 6UY, 08:08 Montague Crescent, Northampton, NN5 7RH 08:20 Hastings Road, Northampton, NN2 7RL 08:32 Groveleys Close, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7BP 09:00 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA Return 15:00 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA (12:00 Wednesdays) 15:27 Groveleys Close, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7BP 15:39 Hastings Road, Northampton, NN2 7RL 15:51 Montague Crescent, Northampton, NN5 7RH 16:00 Harrison Road, Northampton, NN5 6UY **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d098
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069051-2026
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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 25 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
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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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