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24 Jul 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract, facilitated by West Northamptonshire Council, has reached the awarding stage. This tender falls under the transport services category and is located in Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competition method, specifically designed for below-threshold contracts. Initiated on 24th July 2026, the contract period is slated to begin on 2nd September 2026 and conclude on 23rd July 2028. The key buyer for this project is West Northamptonshire Council, a sub-central government public authority, underscoring a focus on regional transport services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services keen on expanding within or entering the Northampton area. The successful bidder, R CARS, is a large-scale supplier indicating that both medium to large enterprises with the capability to provide specialised transport solutions, including handling social, emotional and mental health conditions, booster, and child seats, stand well-placed to compete. Businesses positioned to offer cost-effective and safe transport services can leverage such opportunities to establish or strengthen their foothold in regional transport service provision, with West Northamptonshire Council providing a stable procurement environment for ongoing and future projects.

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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) : SN2242 Operator PA 6 Passenger Seats Outbound - AM 08:12 Eden Way, Northampton, NN5 4FN 08:33 Ardington Road, Northampton, NN1 5LP 08:45 - Fairfields School - Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN Return - PM 15:00 - Fairfields School - Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN 15:12 Ardington Road, Northampton, NN1 5LP 15:33 Eden Way, Northampton, NN5 4FN * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * AM ASD, social and emotional difficulties - Booster Seat ACSO Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Limited awareness of danger - Child Seat

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d381
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070407-2026
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
£49,990 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

R CARS

Further Information

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