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27 Jul 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" under the services category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The process was completed with a contract awarded to Harrisons Private Hire Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Northampton, UKF24 region. This tender process utilised a limited procurement method, primarily targeting businesses within a below threshold - limited competition framework. The legal basis for the tender was aligned with legislation UKPGA 2023/54. The contract commenced on 19th August 2026 and will run until 20th December 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those with expertise in route-based transport solutions for 1-8 seat provisions. Such businesses can benefit from strategic engagement with the sub-central government buyers like West Northamptonshire Council. This contract highlights the importance of building strong capabilities in the transport sector, offering service providers a chance to establish and expand their footprint within public sector contracts.

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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) - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d44d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070793-2026
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
SME

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
£7,900 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
19 Aug 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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
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

HARRISONS PRIVATE HIRE

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