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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 11:48

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 transport services. This contract pertains to services within the United Kingdom, specifically covering routes from Milton Keynes to Cosgrove and vice versa. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competition method below the threshold, in accordance with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process has transitioned from the tender phase to the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 23rd July 2026, and it will be active from 2nd September 2026 until 23rd July 2028.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in small passenger transport solutions. Businesses that can offer reliable and efficient route-based services for 1 to 8 passengers, with a focus on social and emotional difficulties requiring child seats, will find this contract well-suited to their operations. The awarded supplier, BLACK CABS, is an SME, demonstrating that smaller businesses can successfully compete for such contracts. Given the contract's value of £49,990, it presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their services 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) : S706 With PA Outbound - AM 08:37 Springfield Gardens, Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, MK19 6HY 08:50 - Cosgrove Village Primary School - 3 Bridge Road, Cosgrove, MK19 7JH Return - PM 03:15 - Cosgrove Village Primary School - 3 Bridge Road, Cosgrove, MK19 7JH 03:27 Springfield Gardens, Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, MK19 6HY * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * RE Social and emotional difficulties - Child Seat

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069671-2026
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
£49,990 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

BLACK CABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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