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Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2026 at 11:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract aimed at providing transport services in and around Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted under a limited competition method, falls within the service industry category, specifically for transport services excluding waste transport. The contract has been awarded to Beacon Cars Ltd. The procurement stage has moved past the tender and award phases, with the contract to be active from 2nd September 2026 until 23rd July 2028. The contract value is estimated at £80,000.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Large-scale transport companies or those with a focus on providing personalised transport services for schools and similar institutions might find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and expansion in the Northampton region. Given the limited competition nature of the procurement method, businesses that can meet the specific requirements of handling eight-passenger provision with added focus on social, emotional, and communication needs stand a competitive chance.

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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) : Tiffield 8 8 Passenger Seats With PA Outbound - AM 08:22 Brookside, Northampton, NN11 3RU 08:36 New Road, Maidford, Towcester, NN12 8HH 08:52 Middlethorpe, Lois Weedon, Towcester, NN12 8PS 09:15 - Tiffield Academy - The Tiffield Academy, St. Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, NN12 8AA Return - PM 15:30 - Tiffield Academy - The Tiffield Academy, St. Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, NN12 8AA 15:53 Middlethorpe, Lois Weedon, Towcester, NN12 8PS 16:09 New Road, Maidford, Towcester, NN12 8HH 16:24 Brookside, Northampton, NN11 3RU * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * JF Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties CO Social, Emotional and Mental Health - Child Seat 5 POINT HARNESS JLW Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties - Booster

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d439
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070756-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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

BEACON CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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