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26 Jul 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" tender, awarding the contract to TRAVEL EASE CARS LTD. This procurement pertains to the transport services industry, focusing on providing passenger transport services across Northampton, United Kingdom. The process reached its completion stage with the contract being activated on 2nd September 2026, running through to 23rd July 2028. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, falling below the typical threshold with a focus on light touch regime, and has a total value of GBP 69,800. Key locations for the service include multiple points across Northampton, primarily involving school transportation routes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specializing in passenger services. Companies capable of providing efficient, reliable transport solutions within Northampton have the potential to partner with local authorities for future services, facilitating business growth through stable government contracts. Large-scale transport providers and those with expertise in managing small passenger routes, especially organisations experienced in managing specialised customer needs such as social, emotional, and communication difficulties, would find this a fitting opportunity to extend their service offerings and establish long-term collaborations with public authorities.

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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) : S714 Operator PA 8 Seater Outbound - AM 07:27 Froxhill Crescent, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9LN 07:32 Hornbeam Row, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9WG 07:47 The Leys, Northampton, NN2 6QZ 08:02 Bougainvillea Drive, Northampton, NN3 3XD 08:13 Rides Court, Northampton, NN3 7UA 08:25 - Northampton School - Northampton School, Thorpeville, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7TR Return - PM 15:35 - Northampton School - Northampton School, Thorpeville, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7TR 15:47 Rides Court, Northampton, NN3 7UA 16:01 Bougainvillea Drive, Northampton, NN3 3XD 16:18 The Leys, Northampton, NN2 6QZ 16:33 Hornbeam Row, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9WG 16:38 Froxhill Crescent, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9LN MA behavioural difficulties TG Social, emotional and communication difficulties HB Social, emotional and communication difficulties AS ASD Difficulties with fine and gross motor skills, balance and coordination, Socialisation, communication, reasoning, attention, regulating sensory stimuli PH behavioural difficulties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070519-2026
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
£69,800 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
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

TRAVEL EASE CARS

Further Information

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