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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 14:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council procured passenger transport services for a single route-based school transport service using vehicles with capacity for one to eight passengers. The service connects Overthorpe and Middleton Cheney with Chenderit School. The weekday, term-time journey runs outbound from Overthorpe Post Box via Overthorpe Hilltop Cottage to Chenderit School, and returns from the school via the same stops. The specified route serves Overthorpe Road, Blacklocks Hill and Archery Road. The procurement is for passenger transport services, classified under CPV 60000000. West Northamptonshire Council is the public-sector buyer and the service is delivered in the Overthorpe and Middleton Cheney area of Northamptonshire. The requirement is focused on scheduled school journeys rather than general or demand-responsive transport.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a below-threshold limited competition under the light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to Primary Travel Ltd on 22 July 2026 and signed on the same date. The award covers one completed route-based lot. The active contract runs from 2 September 2026 to 25 July 2027, covering the school-term service period. Its value is £44,400 including tax, and it is below the applicable threshold. The contract provides the weekday service between the specified Overthorpe stops and Chenderit School, with the outbound journey scheduled at 08:23, 08:28 and 08:35 and the return journey at 15:05, 15:12 and 15:17. West Northamptonshire Council stated that it would set a start price for the contract.

This award shows demand from West Northamptonshire Council for a small-vehicle, route-based school transport service linking rural or village stops with a named school. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need suitable vehicles for journeys carrying between one and eight passengers, the operational capacity to provide scheduled morning and afternoon runs, and the reliability to maintain service on weekdays during school terms. Local knowledge of Overthorpe, Middleton Cheney and surrounding roads would support route planning and dependable pick-up performance. Experience in passenger transport, particularly education or contract transport, would help demonstrate the ability to meet fixed timings, manage school-day operations and maintain continuity for pupils and the council.

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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: BW16 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 197 Outbound 08:23 - Overthorpe Post Box - Overthorpe Road, Overthorpe, OX17 2AE 08:28 - Overthorpe Hilltop Cottage - Hilltop Cottage Blacklocks Hill, Overthorpe, OX17 2BS 08:35 - Chenderit School - Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR Return 15:05 - Chenderit School - Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR 15:12 - Overthorpe Hilltop Cottage - Hilltop Cottage Blacklocks Hill, Overthorpe, OX17 2BS 15:17 - Overthorpe Post Box - Overthorpe Road, Overthorpe, OX17 2AE **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d106
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069242-2026
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
£44,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 26 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
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

PRIMARY TRAVEL LTD

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