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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 23:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract, focusing on providing transport services within the United Kingdom, specifically starting from Northampton. This procurement falls under the services category and utilised a limited competition method below the threshold, under the light touch regime. The contract was awarded on 22nd July 2026 and signed with BLACK CABS, a supplier based in Milton Keynes, with services commencing on 2nd September 2026 and concluding on 25th July 2027. The contract's total value is £26,700.

This tender creates opportunities for SMEs specialising in transport services, as it demonstrates demand in local government contracts for reliable passenger transport solutions. Companies possessing a background in efficient route planning and smaller vehicle provision (1-8 seaters) would benefit significantly from similar future contracts. For businesses eager to enhance their portfolios and expand their client base within governmental procurement, participating in such tenders offers a strategic growth opportunity in the public transport sector.

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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) : EC-ANTIKS 1 passenger, no PA Monday, Thursday, Friday Outbound 09:27 Poundfield Road, Potterspury, NN12 7QB 10:00 Animal Antiks - Manor Farm, St. Johns Lane, North Marston, Buckingham, MK18 3PU Return 15:00 Animal Antiks - Manor Farm, St. Johns Lane, North Marston, Buckingham, MK18 3PU 15:36 Poundfield Road, Potterspury, NN12 7QB **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d151
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069388-2026
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
£26,700 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

BLACK CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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