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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 11:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded a procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)". This contract focuses on delivering transport services, specifically within the Northampton area and the surrounding region in the UK. The procurement, now in the award and contract stage, was managed as a limited competition below the threshold value, adhering to the light-touch regime. Finalised on 24th July 2026, the contract is valued at £87,790 and will be operational from 25th August 2026 to 23rd July 2028. This project falls under the services industry category, particularly the provision of transport services excluding waste transport, with the supplier, ACTIVE NORTH CARS, being appointed for the active contract.

The contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing passenger transport solutions with small vehicle capacities, such as the 1-8 seat provision detailed. Enterprises that specialise in reliable, punctual, and efficient route-based transport services may find this tender well-suited to their operational strengths. Additionally, businesses that align with public authority requirements and standards, particularly those with experience under light-touch regime procurement processes, could leverage this opportunity for substantial growth within local government sectors. As this contract sets a precedent for specialised transport services, it can serve as a stepping stone for further collaborations with regional authorities.

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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) : S718 Operator PA 4 Passenger Seats Outbound - AM 07:35 Park Street, Towcester, NN12 6DQ 08:30 - Sketchley School - Manor Way, Burbage, LE10 3HT Return - PM 15:00 - Sketchley School - Manor Way, Burbage, LE10 3HT 15:56 Park Street, Towcester, NN12 6DQ * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * RB Social emotional and mental health difficulties - Booster Seat

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d31a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070236-2026
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
£87,790 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
25 Aug 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

ACTIVE NORTH CARS

Further Information

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