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22 Jul 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council, serving as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)", falling under the service industry category. This process was finalised on 22nd July 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 25th July 2027. The contract pertains to transport services within Northampton, specifically for route-based passenger transport during school term time, with services operating from Harpers Brook to Greens Norton Church of England Primary School. The procurement process followed a 'limited' method, being below threshold and involving limited competition for the tender, which falls under a light touch regime, ensuring that the procurement was streamlined and efficient.

This procurement opportunity paves the way for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as transport companies that are able to provide passenger transport services. Firms specialising in logistical operations with a focus on small passenger vehicles (1-8 seats) will find this contract aligns with their service capabilities, given the daily six-mile contracted route mileage. The successful supplier, Rounds Cars, an SME based in Northampton, exemplifies the kind of business that could effectively compete for similar contracts, indicating a robust opportunity for local businesses to contribute to and benefit from public sector projects.

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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) : Contract: RT18 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 506 Operator PA Outbound 08:25 - Harpers Brook, Towcester NN12 8DD 08:45 - Greens Norton Church of England Primary School, Calvert Road, Greens Norton, Northamptonshire NN12 8DD Return 15:30 - Greens Norton Church of England Primary School, Calvert Road, Greens Norton, Northamptonshire NN12 8DD 15:50 - Harpers Brook, Towcester NN12 8DD The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 15:25 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 6 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d10c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069252-2026
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
£59,890 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
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

ROUNDS CARS

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