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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 09:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for Passenger Transport Services 2026, focusing on route-based operations with a provision for 1-8 seat vehicles. Located in Northampton, the procurement falls under the services category with a particular emphasis on transport services, excluding waste transport. This procurement stage has reached completion with the award announced on 28th July 2026, and the contract is set to be active from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The procurement method employed was limited, under the threshold, allowing for less competitive processes. The contract is estimated at a value of £90,000 GBP and was awarded based on a 'light touch' regime, following guidelines stipulated under UK legislation reference 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing specialised transport accommodating specific social and communication needs. Ideal candidates for such contracts include SMEs like Harrisons Private Hire Ltd, which secured the contract for these comprehensive transport services. Businesses operating within Northampton or having the flexibility to expand their operations to this region can benefit considerably by engaging in such procurement processes, as it offers stable revenue and the potential for long-term partnerships with local government entities like West Northamptonshire Council.

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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) : SN2059 8 Passenger Seats Operator PA Outbound - AM 07:47 Bull Baulk, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QQ 08:07 The Pound, Brackley, NN13 5HG 08:45 - Billing Brook School - Penistone Road, Northampton, NN3 8EZ Return - PM 15:00 - Billing Brook School - Penistone Road, Northampton, NN3 8EZ 15:37 The Pound, Brackley, NN13 5HG 15:57 Bull Baulk, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QQ * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * CL Social, emotional and communication difficulties KQ Speech, language and communication difficulties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071097-2026
Current Stage
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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
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
£90,000 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

HARRISONS PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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