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Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 10:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," awarding the contract to Mayfair Cars Northampton Ltd. This contract focuses on providing transport services in Northampton, with routes such as Tyes Court to CE Academy. It was managed as a limited competition under the light touch regime, reflecting the service nature and below-threshold value of £14,400 GBP. The key period for the contract spans from 3rd September 2026 to 25th July 2027, with the formal agreement being signed on 23rd July 2026.

The scope of this transport service contract offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport within Northampton and surrounding areas. Companies of a substantial operational scale, like Mayfair Cars Northampton Ltd, which can manage a reliable 1-8 seat transport provision, would find such contracts particularly fitting. The structured and regular service schedule outlined in the tender provides a predictable revenue stream, encouraging business expansion and operational stability in the transport services 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-OVER1 1 passenger, no PA Monday and Thursday 11:45 Tyes Court, Northampton, NN3 8LP 12:00 CE Academy - Overleys, Leicester Street, NN1 3RS 15:00 CE Academy - Overleys, Leicester Street, NN1 3RS 15:45 Tyes Court, Northampton, NN3 8LP Tuesday 11:45 Tyes Court, Northampton, NN3 8LP 12:25 The Seeds of Change (Newland Road, Walgrave, NN69PZ) 15:00 The Seeds of Change (Newland Road, Walgrave, NN69PZ) 15:45 Tyes Court, Northampton, NN3 8LP Wednesday and Friday 10:30 Tyes Court, Northampton, NN3 8LP 10:45 CE Academy - Overleys, Leicester Street, NN1 3RS 11:55 CE Academy - Overleys, Leicester Street, NN1 3RS 12:10 Tyes Court, Northampton, NN3 8LP **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069602-2026
Current Stage
Award
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
£14,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

MAYFAIR CARS NORTHAMPTON

Further Information

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