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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 11:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" conducted by West Northamptonshire Council has reached the award stage. It pertains to the transportation industry, specifically for the provision of passenger transport services. The contract, valued at £76,300, is for a two-year period starting from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028, covering multiple locations in and around Northampton. The procurement method used was limited competition, falling below the threshold, and the process is now complete, with the contract signed on 24th July 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised passenger transport solutions. Businesses like MS CARS, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit from increased visibility and business expansion opportunities by partnering with local government authorities such as West Northamptonshire Council. The focus on light touch procurement procedures also facilitates easier entry for newer or smaller market players looking to establish a foothold in public sector 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) : S716 6 Passenger Seats With PA Outbound - AM 08:05 St. Hildas Close, Daventry, NN11 4TZ 08:12 Admirals Way, Daventry, NN11 4LG 08:25 Lime Avenue, Harpole, Northampton, NN7 4TW 09:00 - Overstone Park School - Overstone Park, Overstone Park, NN6 0DT Return - PM 15:15 - Overstone Park School - Overstone Park, Overstone Park, NN6 0DT 15:51 Lime Avenue, Harpole, Northampton, NN7 4TW 16:05 Admirals Way, Daventry, NN11 4LG 16:12 St. Hildas Close, Daventry, NN11 4TZ * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * MJ Social, Emotional and Mental Health - Booster Seat DH Social, Emotional and Mental Health VW Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d31c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070241-2026
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
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
£76,300 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

MS CARS

Further Information

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