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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 15:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)", under a limited procurement method, aimed at providing transport services primarily during term-time for a set route between Tiffield Road and Sponne School in Towcester. The contract, titled "RT33," awarded to CARLTON CAR SERVICE LTD, covers a period from 4th September 2026 to 23rd July 2028, with a total value of 24,900 GBP. The award stage was finalised on 28th July 2026. This procurement falls under the transport services category and engages with the need for small vehicle transportation.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable, small-scale passenger transport solutions. Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) like CARLTON CAR SERVICE LTD are well-suited to compete, especially if they have flexibility in service provision and the capability to operate within specific timeframes such as school term schedules. It provides a steady, predictable business opportunity, ensuring consistent revenue over its duration. Businesses specialising in similar services or those aiming to expand their portfolio into public sector transport can look at such tenders to drive growth.

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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) : Contract No: RT33 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service No: 537 Outbound 08:17 - Tiffield Rd, Caldecote, NN12 8AG 08:30 - Sponne School, Brackley Road, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6DJ Return 15:05 - Sponne School, Brackley Road, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6DJ 15:12 - Tiffield Rd, Caldecote, NN12 8AG The vehicle must be on site (pm) at Sponne School by 1500 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 4.0 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071414-2026
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
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
£24,900 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
4 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
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

CARLTON CAR SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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