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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 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)". The contract, identified as "BW16", involves providing transport services between Overthorpe and Chenderit School during term time, from Monday to Friday. This procurement belongs to the transport industry category and is pertinent to Northampton, United Kingdom. The process has now been awarded with the contract active from 2nd September 2026 to 25th July 2027. The procurement method was limited, designed for below-threshold competition with a light-touch regime applied, and Primary Travel Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, secured the contract. The procurement stage has moved from tender to award, with the award date on 22nd July 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for transport service providers, especially those specialising in small passenger transport, to expand their service offerings within the education sector. Businesses with a focus on local transport services and the capability to operate efficiently under a limited competition procurement framework will find growth potential here. Large companies, such as those managing fleets dedicated to school and commuter transport solutions, will be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector. The framework allows for strategic partnerships with local councils, thereby enhancing community presence and service delivery in Northamptonshire.

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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
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
£44,400 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
2 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

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
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

PRIMARY TRAVEL

Further Information

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