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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 12:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" in the transport services industry category. This project involves services to be delivered in Northampton and Daventry, within the UKF24 region. The procurement stage is complete with an award and contract both active as of July 2026. The procurement method for this contract was a limited competition, specifically designed for below-threshold requirements under a "lightTouch" regime. The contract was awarded to TOP RANK TRANSPORT, commencing on 2nd September 2026 and concluding on 25th July 2027, with a gross contract value of £58,900.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises in the transport sector, especially those operating within or near the Northampton area, would find this kind of tender suitable due to the manageable scope of services required and the specific seating provision. Engaging in this contract could enhance business visibility and serve as a stepping stone towards more extensive public sector opportunities, leveraging the strategic positioning that comes with servicing local government contracts.

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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-NHRZN1 3 passengers, with PA Every day Outbound 07:54 Tweed Close, Daventry, NN11 4PW 07:58 The Stour, Daventry, NN11 4PS 08:07 Hood Road, Daventry, NN11 4JT 08:40 New Horizons - 59 Sheep St, Northampton, NN1 2NE Return 14:30 New Horizons - 59 Sheep St, Northampton, NN1 2NE (13:30 Wednesdays) 15:02 Hood Road, Daventry, NN11 4JT 15:10 The Stour, Daventry, NN11 4PS 15:14 Tweed Close, Daventry, NN11 4PW **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069734-2026
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
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
£58,900 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 - 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

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