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26 Jul 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" under a limited procurement method, classified as a light-touch regime. The contract was initiated on 26th July 2026 and signed on the same date, with a planned delivery period from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. Based in Northampton, this contract falls within the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport. The contracting authority, a sub-central government entity, has engaged TRAVEL EASE CARS LTD as the supplier, emphasising services that cater to social, emotional, and mental health needs in Northampton, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport and interested in contracts that require high levels of social responsibility. Well-suited candidates for this tender would include transport service providers with a capacity for limited competition bids and experience in managing social and healthcare-related logistics. Companies that can provide detailed attention to logistical operations in educational or care environments will find this opportunity beneficial for their business growth. With a gross contract value of £59,600, it rewards those capable of delivering quality services within specified routes and timelines in the Northamptonshire area.

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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) : SN2110 6 Passenger Seats Operator PA Outbound - AM 08:13 The Stour, Daventry, NN11 4PR 08:31 Furnace Lane, Nether Heyford, Northampton, NN7 3JS 08:51 Merthyr Road, Northampton, NN5 7BT 09:00 - Cambian Northampton - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR Return - PM 15:00 - Cambian Northampton - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR 15:09 Merthyr Road, Northampton, NN5 7BT 15:29 Furnace Lane, Nether Heyford, Northampton, NN7 3JS 15:46 The Stour, Daventry, NN11 4PR * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * JJ Social, Emotional and Mental Health TP Social, Emotional and Mental Health MH Social, Emotional & interaction Difficulties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070518-2026
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
£59,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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

TRAVEL EASE CARS

Further Information

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