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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 12:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, identified by OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06d444, involved the provision of passenger transport services for 2026, specifically for routes that accommodate 1-8 passenger seats. The project falls under the transport services category excluding waste transport, and is located in Northampton, UK. The procurement phase has been completed, with the contract being awarded on 27th July 2026, and set to commence on 2nd September 2026, concluding on 23rd July 2028. This was a limited competition process below the threshold, indicating a selective contractor approach. The contract was awarded to R CARS, who will supply these services under the terms set out by the Council. The project's legal basis is supported by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those proficient in providing seat-based passenger transport solutions. Companies that specialise in accommodating passengers with communication, emotional, and interaction difficulties would find this contract advantageous. As the awarded process used a limited competition method, it suggests that businesses with specific credentials or past performance in similar projects could increase their chances of winning future contracts by demonstrating specialised capability and reliability. Large organizations with resources tailored to execute multiple transport routes effectively can particularly benefit and expand their portfolio with public authority contracts like this one.

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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) : SN2044 8 Passenger Seats With PA Outbound - AM 07:55 Beverley Way, Towcester, NN12 6UE 08:04 The Paddocks, Northampton, NN12 7YA 08:23 Samwell Way, Northampton, NN4 9QJ 08:31 Upton Lane, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4XG 08:49 - Northgate School Arts College - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR 08:55 - The BeeHive - Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8LR Return - PM 15:00 - The BeeHive - Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8LR 15:06 - Northgate School Arts College - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR 15:23 Upton Lane, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4XG 15:32 Samwell Way, Northampton, NN4 9QJ 15:51 The Paddocks, Northampton, NN12 7YA 16:01 Beverley Way, Towcester, NN12 6UE * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * JGP Difficulties with - Communication & interaction, managing her anxieties, Cognition and learning. AC Difficulties with - Communication & interaction, managing her anxieties, Cognition and learning. ZB Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. JB Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d444
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070779-2026
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
£69,990 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
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

R CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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