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24 Jul 2026 at 06:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, a sub-central government authority based in Northampton, UK. The awarded contract, announced on 24th July 2026, falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement method used was limited competition due to being below the threshold. This contract entails providing passenger transport services for social and emotional support needs within Northampton and surrounding areas. The contract period is from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028, with a gross value of £79,870. The award stage has been reached, and City Rides Northampton was selected as the supplier for this contract, having been announced as the successful bidder.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in transport services with capabilities to handle specific social and health-related transportation needs. It is ideal for businesses, like large-scale transport suppliers, that can accommodate flexible scheduling and route management for small-scale passenger transport. Companies experienced in providing tailored transportation solutions, focusing on social and emotional support environments, can strongly compete in similar future opportunities. The contract's limited competition suggests potential prospects for niche service providers in the transportation sector to engage with public authorities for specialised services.

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Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S701 With PA Outbound - AM 07:53 Bradden Close, Northampton, NN2 8NW 08:19 Salem Close, Long Buckby, NN6 7YW 08:35 Stanley Way, Daventry, NN11 0SE 09:00 - Avon Park - Butlers Leap Campus - 11 Cottage Leap, 11 Cottage Leap, Rugby, CV21 3XP Return - PM 15:00 - Avon Park - Butlers Leap Campus - 11 Cottage Leap, 11 Cottage Leap, Rugby, CV21 3XP 15:25 Stanley Way, Daventry, NN11 0SE 15:41 Salem Close, Long Buckby, NN6 7YW 16:07 Bradden Close, Northampton, NN2 8NW * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * LC Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties JM Difficulties with anxiety and resulting challenging behaviours HS Social communication and interaction skills

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d294
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069980-2026
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
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
£79,870 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

CITY RIDES NORTHAMPTON

Further Information

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