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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 12:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)", overseen by West Northamptonshire Council, centred on providing services for transport routes in Northampton. The award is classified under transport services and entails servicing routes with vehicle arrangements accommodating wheelchair access, tail lifts, and specific timing to key points like Northampton Academy. Finalised with a completion status, the procurement employed a "limited" method with light-touch regime considerations, and the contract, valued at £49,990, was signed on 27th July 2026, with the service commencing on 3rd September 2026 and running until 25th July 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for enterprises specialising in transport services. Companies with experience in managing tailored passenger transport services, especially those proficient in accommodating specific accessibility needs, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Such procurement processes open pathways for building sustained partnerships with public authorities like West Northamptonshire Council, enhancing business portfolios with government contracts. In this instance, R CARS, a large entity, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the benefit of proven capacity and specialisation in this competitive procurement environment.

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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) : S720 Vehicle size: W/C accessible, Tail lift With PA Outbound - AM 08:32 The Headlands, Northampton, NN3 2PA 08:40 - Northampton Academy - Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH Return - PM 15:00 - Northampton Academy - Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH 15:09 The Headlands, Northampton, NN3 2PA * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * XC Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - W/C Quickie Q300M - Tail lift needed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d445
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070780-2026
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
£49,990 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
3 Sep 2026 - 25 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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

R CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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