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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2026 at 06:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Passenger Transport Services for 2026, specifically focusing on route-based transport with 1-8 seat provision. This contract falls under the services category and is situated within Northampton, UK. The procurement was conducted via a limited competition method below threshold, under the light touch regime, and awarded to S CARS, a large supplier, on 28th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 2nd September 2026 and will run until 23rd July 2028, with a gross contract value of £83,900. The routes cover various locations including Daventry and Long Buckby, providing services to places such as Northgate School Arts College and The BeeHive in Northampton.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, especially those adept at route planning and logistics management. Companies that can provide tailored transport solutions for social and emotional needs or those equipped to handle specific capacity requirements (such as mini-buses or larger taxis) would be particularly well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, businesses interested in establishing or enhancing their portfolio within the public sector, especially local government contracts, may find such opportunities advantageous for long-term growth and networking within the community.

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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) : SN2037 8 Passenger Seats With PA Outbound - AM 07:34 Grasscroft, Long Buckby, Northampton, NN6 7PZ 07:38 Spencer Road, Long Buckby, NN6 7YP 07:51 Cunningham Close, Daventry, NN11 4JN 07:59 Hidcote Way, Daventry, NN11 8AE 08:09 Keble Close, Daventry, NN1 4RG 08:43 - Northgate School Arts College - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR 08:50 - The BeeHive - Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8LR Return - PM 15:00 - The BeeHive - Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8LR 15:07 - Northgate School Arts College - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR 15:41 Keble Close, Daventry, NN1 4RG 15:52 Hidcote Way, Daventry, NN11 8AE 16:00 Cunningham Close, Daventry, NN11 4JN 16:12 Spencer Road, Long Buckby, NN6 7YP 16:16 Grasscroft, Long Buckby, Northampton, NN6 7PZ * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * AE Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. RO'K Social and emotional difficulties. LMF Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. HE ASD, social and emotional needs. EW Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070988-2026
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
£83,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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
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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

S CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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