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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 12:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has conducted a public procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" under contract number RT19. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and was specifically designed to serve school children on weekdays in the Northampton area, covering locations such as Wappenham and Silverstone. The procurement process utilised a limited competition method, categorised below threshold, and was subject to a light-touch regime. The award stage of this procurement process is complete, with contracts active from 3rd September 2026 until 25th July 2027. The gross contract value awarded for these services is £58,550. Key dates include the contract signing on 23rd July 2026, marking this contract as effective.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, especially smaller enterprises capable of efficiently managing a dedicated route service as required by the contract. The deal was awarded to TOP RANK TRANSPORT, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Northampton, highlighting the opportunities for local businesses to secure public contracts. Firms with expertise in providing transport services on a smaller scale, that can accommodate route-based passenger transport, stand to benefit from similar future opportunities. Potential bidders could leverage contracts like this to enhance their market presence, streamline operations tailored for contractual obligations, and expand their service portfolio to include government-related projects.

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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) : Contract No: RT19 Service: 515 Mondays to Fridays (school days only) Operator PA Outbound 08:26 Poplar Rise, Wappenham, Towcester, NN12 8PR 08:31 Wappenham Road, opp Brackley Lane - NN12 8QJ 08:40 Silverstone Church of England Primary School - Silverstone Ce Primary School, Towcester Road, Silverstone, Towcester, NN12 8UB Return 15:15 Silverstone Church of England Primary School - Silverstone Ce Primary School, Towcester Road, Silverstone, Towcester, NN12 8UB 15:24 Wappenham Road, opp Brackley Lane - NN12 8QJ 15:29 Poplar Rise, Wappenham, Towcester, NN12 8PR Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 10 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069730-2026
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
£58,550 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
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

TOP RANK TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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