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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2026 at 11:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," targeting the transport services industry. The council, located in Northampton, initiated a limited competition process for this tender, aimed at selecting the most suitable provider for scheduled passenger transport services within the local area. The project under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54 follows a below-threshold procurement approach, referred to as a "light touch" regime. The service provision will be active from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028 with a total contract value of £74,770. The procurement stage was completed with the signing of the contract on 24th July 2026.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in transport services, especially those with expertise in managing small fleet passenger transport operations. Companies that excel in delivering reliable transport services for establishments such as schools during term times would find this procurement relevant for potential business growth. Since the project involves handling passengers with challenging behaviour or requiring special education needs, organisations with experience and capability in these areas would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. City Rides Northampton, identified as the successful supplier, demonstrates the type of large-scale operation the council prefers for fulfilling route-based transport service requirements.

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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) : SPIRES-02-W Operator PA Vehicle size: 6 Seater Mondays - Fridays Term time only Outbound - AM 08:03 Mount Road, Daventry, NN11 2HD 08:32 Hill Fort Close, Northampton, NN4 9RT 08:46 wilmington Terrace, Grafton Street, Northampton, NN1 2BU 09:00 - Purple Oak Academy - Whiston Road, Northampton, NN2 7RR Return - PM 15:00 - Purple Oak Academy - Whiston Road, Northampton, NN2 7RR 15:13 wilmington Terrace, Grafton Street, Northampton, NN1 2BU 15:27 Hill Fort Close, Northampton, NN4 9RT 15:56 Mount Road, Daventry, NN11 2HD * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * AH Challenging Behaviour IT ASD, social and emotional difficulties SJ Challenging Behaviour - Booster

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d318
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070233-2026
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
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
£74,770 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
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

CITY RIDES NORTHAMPTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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