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22 Jul 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council oversaw the procurement process for a tender titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," which falls under the services industry category with CPV code 60000000. This contract was to provide passenger transport services on specific routes within Northamptonshire, UK, starting from the 3rd of September 2026 and ending on the 25th of July 2027. The procurement was awarded to JAI CARS, indicating the process was completed, with the contract being signed on the 22nd of July 2026. Using a limited procurement method due to the below-threshold value, the tender followed a light-touch regime which simplified some competitive requirements.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities to manage passenger routes with vehicles accommodating 1-8 passengers. Companies that are well-equipped and experienced in offering punctual and safe passenger transportation would benefit from similar tender opportunities. The contract's limited competition approach may also allow small and medium-sized enterprises to successfully compete with larger entities, provided they meet the service delivery standards required by public authorities such as West Northamptonshire Council.

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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) : NCT54 With PA Monday-Friday Outbound 08:15 Brookside Meadows, Northampton, NN5 7PH 08:30 Northampton International Academy (Primary School), 55 Barrack Road Northampton NN1 1AA 55 Barrack Road Return 15:15 Northampton International Academy (Primary School), 55 Barrack Road Northampton NN1 1AA 55 Barrack Road 15:30 Brookside Meadows, Northampton, NN5 7PH

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d12b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069309-2026
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
£33,000 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
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

JAI CARS

Further Information

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