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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 13:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" in the public authority sub-central government category. The contract, focusing on transportation services, particularly school transport in Daventry, will commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 23rd July 2028. The procurement process was carried out using a limited method below the threshold to allow for controlled competition, and it is classified under a "light touch" regime. The contract, valued at £29,390, was signed on 22nd July 2026, and Star Cab Daventry Limited has been selected as the supplier for this service, highlighting completion of the award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in transport services to engage with local government contracts. Suitable candidates for such projects would be companies with capabilities in passenger transport, particularly those adept at managing school routes and flexible transport solutions. The careful management of contracts like this could enable service providers to expand their portfolio within the public sector, thus fostering growth and enhancing business credibility in the local transportation landscape.

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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) : Route: DG24 Mondays to Fridays (school days only) Service No: 332 Outbound 08:10 - The Parker B.P. Staverton, Bus Shelter, NN11 6JH (Junction Windmill Lane) 08:23 - Derwent Close, Daventry, NN11 4RA 08:25 - The Parker E-Act Academy, Randolph bus bay, Ashby Rd, Daventry, NN11 0QE Return 15:10 - The Parker E-Act Academy, Randolph bus bay, Ashby Rd, Daventry, NN11 0QE 15:22 - Derwent Close, Daventry, NN11 4RA 15:25 - The Parker B.P. Staverton, Bus Shelter, NN11 6JH (Junction Windmill Lane) Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 8.0 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069211-2026
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
£29,390 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 - 23 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
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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

STAR CAB DAVENTRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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