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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 07:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by West Northamptonshire Council pertains to the provision of Passenger Transport Services for the year 2026, specifically focused on route-based transport with a seating capacity of 1-8 seats. This contract, falling under the industry category of Transport Services, is situated in Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the Award stage as of 28th July 2026, with a contract start date of 2nd September 2026 and an end date of 23rd July 2028. This contract was structured as a limited competition under the light-touch regime due to its below-threshold nature, and it has been awarded to S CARS. This initiative aims at enhancing public passenger transport services within specific routes in Northamptonshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, specifically those capable of providing efficient and reliable route-based operations with smaller seating capacities. Large transportation companies, like S CARS which successfully secured the contract, could benefit greatly from engaging in such projects. Businesses with expertise in accommodating passengers with special social, emotional, and communication needs could leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a strong presence in the local transportation sector.

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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) : OVER-03-W 8 Passenger Seats Operator PA Outbound - AM 07:55 Verdant Vale, Northampton, NN4 0SQ 08:01 Granary Road, Northampton, NN4 0XB 08:11 Delapre Crescent Road, Northampton, NN4 8NG 08:26 Farmfield, Northampton, NN3 8AG 08:32 Leyside Court, Northampton, NN3 8XT 08:34 Dell Crescent, Northampton, NN3 8SG 08:45 - Overstone Park School - Overstone Park, Overstone Park, NN6 0DT Return - PM 15:15 - Overstone Park School - Overstone Park, Overstone Park, NN6 0DT 15:26 Dell Crescent, Northampton, NN3 8SG 15:28 Leyside Court, Northampton, NN3 8XT 15:34 Farmfield, Northampton, NN3 8AG 15:49 Delapre Crescent Road, Northampton, NN4 8NG 15:59 Granary Road, Northampton, NN4 0XB 16:05 Verdant Vale, Northampton, NN4 0SQ * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * DK Social, Emotional, and Mental Health AK Social, emotional and communicational difficulties - Car Seat MY Social, Emotional, Mental Health - Booster Seat RM Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. MW Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. LN Social, Emotional and Mental Health - Child Seat

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070992-2026
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
£78,400 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
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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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