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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 15:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by West Northamptonshire Council focused on the provision of "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" targeting transport services classified under CPV code 60000000. The industry category was transport services excluding waste transport. Based in Northampton, the buying organisation successfully awarded the contract to Station Taxi Limited, a company situated in Northampton. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract officially signed on 24th July 2026, marking the commencement of contract activities from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. Conducted under a limited competition method due to being below threshold, this procurement fell under a light touch regime, signifying a flexible and straightforward process tailored to social and health services.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on passenger transport services. Given the contract's scope and structured route provision, businesses specialising in scheduled transport services or those looking to expand into the passenger transport sector are well-positioned to compete. Such contracts can bolster an SME's portfolio, offering stable revenue streams and fostering relationships with governmental bodies like the West Northamptonshire Council. The emphasis on sub-central government projects highlights the importance of understanding local government operations and needs, a vital aspect for suppliers aiming to strengthen their market position within the United Kingdom.

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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) : S717 Operator PA 4 Passenger Seats Outbound - AM 07:40 Clay Green, Cresswell House, Towcester, NN12 6GE 08:30 - Oxford Montessori School - Oxford Montessori School, Forest Farm, Elsfield, Oxford, OX3 9UW Return - PM 15:30 - Oxford Montessori School - Oxford Montessori School, Forest Farm, Elsfield, Oxford, OX3 9UW 16:20 Clay Green, Cresswell House, Towcester, NN12 6GE * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * EM Social emotional and mental health difficulties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d39e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070449-2026
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
£80,000 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

STATION TAXI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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