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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 11:52

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)' under the limited competition method, specifically designed for contracts below the threshold. This procurement falls under the services category and is guided by the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, identified as SA1379266, is centred in Northampton and covers regular transport services from Stradlers Close to Brookeside Day Centre, operational Monday to Friday. The contract was awarded on 23rd July 2026, with services commencing on 27th July 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028. The main procurement category is light touch, targeting transport services with no wheelchair access requirements, and has a contract value of £26,800.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses that can offer reliable, regular passenger transport solutions within Northamptonshire will find this contract ideal for growth. Securing a sub-central government contract like this can enhance a service provider's reputation and provide a stable revenue stream. Companies like TOP RANK TRANSPORT, who have successfully bid for this tender, exemplify the type of business well-suited to compete in this sector, particularly those with a footprint in the local area and expertise in route-based transport services.

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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) : REF2007669 Client Name: XXXXX PA required No Wheelchair Mon - Fri (5 days) Stradlers Close, Northampton, NN4 6JE 0840 1600 Brookeside Day Centre, 24 Market Sq, NN1 2DF 0900 1530

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069672-2026
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
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
£26,800 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
27 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

TOP RANK TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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