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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 22:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract, essential for providing school transport services. The procurement process falls under the sub-central government category and is located in Northampton, United Kingdom, within the UKF24 region. This tender was conducted using a limited procurement method, focusing on limited competition and concluding with the award stage. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, was signed on 28th July 2026 and will be active from 1st September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The primary service focus is transport, excluding waste transport, adhering to the light touch regime under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialised in passenger transport services, particularly those offering route-based transit with seating provisions for 1-8 passengers. Businesses adept in providing social, emotional, and mental health support services would find this contract particularly suitable, as they can contribute to the unique requirements specified by the council. Such tender opportunities can drive growth by establishing ongoing relationships with public authorities and allowing companies to showcase their capabilities in delivering reliable and efficient transport solutions. Large firms like Sky Cars, which secured the contract, exemplify the potential benefits for businesses that align closely with the tender requirements.

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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) : S652 4-seater With PA Monday to Friday - Term Time Only Outbound - AM 08:36 Douglas Meadows, Scaldwell, Northampton, NN6 9JN 08:45 - Walgrave Primary School - Kettering Road, Walgrave, NN6 9PH Return - PM 15:15 - Walgrave Primary School - Kettering Road, Walgrave, NN6 9PH 15:24 Douglas Meadows, Scaldwell, Northampton, NN6 9JN * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * SK Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071475-2026
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
£50,000 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
1 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

SKY CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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