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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 11:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" has been completed by West Northamptonshire Council. This contract involves providing transport services between Mansion Gardens, Potterspury, Towcester, and Elizabeth Woodville School North Campus in Roade. The procurement fell under the services category within the transport industry, specifically excluding waste transport services. The contract was awarded on 23rd July 2026 to R CARS, with the service period running from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, indicating a below-threshold competition with a light touch regime, mainly centred in Northampton, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, especially those capable of offering efficient, route-based solutions within close proximity to Northampton. The contract, valued at £59,490, is well-suited for large-scale transport businesses that can assure timely and reliable transport services for educational purposes. Companies with the capability to accommodate special communication and interaction needs will find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their client base within the public sector, fostering long-term partnerships with governmental bodies.

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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) : S710 With PA Outbound - AM 08:45 Mansion Gardens, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7FD 09:00 - Elizabeth Woodville School North Campus - Stratford Road, Roade, NN7 2LP Return - PM 15:00 - Elizabeth Woodville School North Campus - Stratford Road, Roade, NN7 2LP 15:15 Mansion Gardens, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7FD * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * LD Social communication and interaction needs - Booster

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069658-2026
Current Stage
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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
£59,490 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
2 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2028 1-2 years
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

R CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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