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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 12:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was awarded by West Northamptonshire Council, with an office located in Northampton, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and involves a limited competition method, aimed at services below the threshold of light-touch regime. The award stage, now complete, took place on 27th July 2026, with the contract period starting from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The identified route operates Monday to Friday during term time, servicing specific locations in Northampton and Brackley.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those equipped to provide specialised seating for children with communication and social difficulties. Large-scale businesses like BAXE Transport, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts in passenger transport services may find similar opportunities for growth with local councils such as West Northamptonshire Council. The contract, valued at £64,000, highlights the importance of catering services to meet specific community needs while adhering to local authority requirements.

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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) : SN2494 Monday to Friday - Term time only Outbound - AM 08:14 Juno Crescent, Brackley, NN13 6GN 08:19 Northampton Road, Brackley, NN13 6FF 08:50 - East Hunsbury Primary - Penvale Road, Northampton, NN4 0QW Return - PM 15:30 - East Hunsbury Primary - Penvale Road, Northampton, NN4 0QW 16:01 Northampton Road, Brackley, NN13 6FF 16:06 Juno Crescent, Brackley, NN13 6GN * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * EG Down Syndrome, communication and social difficulties - Booster Seat EL Communication and interaction difficulties - Child Seat

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d442
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070768-2026
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
£64,000 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
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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

BAXE TRANSPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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