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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 11:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded as of 24th July 2026. This tender is categorised under transport services, focusing on route-based passenger transport with a vehicle capacity of up to 8 seats. The contract, valued at £64,990, is scheduled to run from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The procurement method was a limited process below the threshold, noted for light-touch regulation, and was awarded to ACTIVE NORTH CARS.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation logistics, particularly companies that can provide efficient and reliable passenger services in the Northamptonshire region. The nature of the service—focusing on social, emotional, interaction, and communication difficulties—highlights a need for providers equipped with specialised service capabilities. Large transport companies with experience in handling sensitive passenger requirements and operational knowledge of the local terrain would find this contract especially promising for business growth and local market expansion.

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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) : STNLDG-01W Operator PA Vehicle size: 6 Seater Outbound - AM 07:54 The Normal Boot and Shoe Factory, Northampton, NN1 4JA 08:05 Cottarville, Cresswell House, Northampton, NN3 3ES 08:16 Ixworth Close, Northampton, NN3 8TW 08:45 - Stone Lodge Therapeutic School - Rothwell Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF Return - PM 15:00 - Stone Lodge Therapeutic School - Rothwell Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF 15:29 Ixworth Close, Northampton, NN3 8TW 15:40 Cottarville, Cresswell House, Northampton, NN3 3ES 15:52 The Normal Boot and Shoe Factory, Northampton, NN1 4JA APB Social, Emotional, interaction and communication difficulties MA Social, Emotional, interaction and communication difficulties FL Social, Emotional, interaction and communication difficulties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d319
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070235-2026
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
£64,990 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
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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

ACTIVE NORTH CARS

Further Information

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