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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 07:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by West Northamptonshire Council for the provision of Passenger Transport Services, specifically for routes requiring 1-8 seat vehicles. The contract is categorised under transport services and is located in Northampton, United Kingdom. West Northamptonshire Council acted as the buyer with S CARS as the supplier. The procurement stage has progressed to the award, with the contract being signed on 28th July 2026. The service period is set to commence on 2nd September 2026 and will conclude on 23rd July 2028. The procurement method used was 'limited competition', specifically designed for contracts below a certain financial threshold, under the 'lightTouch' regime for services with special procurement rules.

This tender offers substantial potential for businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts, particularly those proficient in passenger transport services. Large businesses with experience in providing specialised transport, such as accommodating passengers with specific needs like ADHD or communication difficulties, would find this contract particularly relevant. Businesses able to offer reliable service and flexible scheduling for varied routes within Northampton are especially well-suited to benefit from this opportunity. The focus on route-based services with specific seating requirements indicates a potential niche market for businesses prepared to deliver tailored transport solutions.

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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) : SN2042 8 Passenger Seats With PA Outbound - AM 07:55 Boughton Rioad, Moulton, NN3 7SG 08:00 High Street, Northampton, NN3 7SR 08:14 Campion Court, Northampton, NN3 9BW 08:14 Campion Court, Northampton, NN3 9BW 08:19 Coneywell court, Northampton, NN3 9BP 08:29 Wheatfield Road South, Northampton, NN3 2HH 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 15:21 Wheatfield Road South, Northampton, NN3 2HH 15:31 Coneywell court, Northampton, NN3 9BP 15:36 Campion Court, Northampton, NN3 9BW 15:36 Campion Court, Northampton, NN3 9BW 15:50 High Street, Northampton, NN3 7SR 15:54 Boughton Rioad, Moulton, NN3 7SG * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * AB Speech and language diffifuclties, social and emotional difficulties GV Communication difficulties, learning difficulties JO ADHD, learning difficulties IO Communication difficulties, learning difficulties SB Communication difficulties, learning difficulties LMB Difficulties with: Social interaction; Cognition & learning; learning skill; Emotional regulation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070990-2026
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
£74,400 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
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

S CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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