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28 Jul 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Passenger Transport Services 2026, focusing on route-based transportation with a capacity of 1-8 seats. This project, scheduled from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028, supports social, emotional, and communication needs, showcasing limited competition procurement methods under a light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £52,000, encourages service excellence in transportation within Northampton, UKF24 region, and adheres to the legal framework 2023/54 established by the UKPGA.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for large transportation service providers like ACTIVE NORTH CARS, known for their expertise and reliability in delivering consistent route-based services. The services involve key routes connecting educational institutions with the broader Northampton area, benefiting companies proficient in passenger transport logistics, and those motivated to expand their footprint in public sector collaboration. This contract highlights growth potential, particularly for those interested in supporting educational transport needs and engaging with local government logistical frameworks.

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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) : SN2402 Operator PA 6 Passenger Seats Outbound - AM 08:04 Sidebrook Court, Northampton, NN3 8UT 08:13 Dandelion Close,, Northampton, NN3 5FB 08:19 Foskitt Court South, Northampton, NN3 9AX 08:45 - Hunsbury Park - Chiltern Site - Chiltern Primary School, Chiltern Way, Northampton, NN5 6BW Return - PM 15:15 - Hunsbury Park - Chiltern Site - Chiltern Primary School, Chiltern Way, Northampton, NN5 6BW 15:38 Foskitt Court South, Northampton, NN3 9AX 15:45 Dandelion Close,, Northampton, NN3 5FB 15:55 Sidebrook Court, Northampton, NN3 8UT * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * TA ASD, Social, emotional and communication difficulties RA ASD, Social, emotional and communication difficulties RW ASD, Social, emotional and communication difficulties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071025-2026
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
£52,000 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
3 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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

ACTIVE NORTH CARS

Further Information

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