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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 22:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for Passenger Transport Services 2026, specifically for route-based transport accommodating 1-8 passengers. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The process has reached the award and contract stage as of 28th July 2026, with the contract signed on the same day. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and will continue until 25th July 2027. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, as the contract value was below the threshold, and it was conducted under a special light-touch regime. The transport service will cover certain areas in Northampton and Daventry, with specific pick-up and drop-off locations highlighted.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those capable of providing route-based passenger services, to engage with public sector contracts. Companies that can manage small passenger transport provisions and have experience in or the capacity for logistical coordination over urban and peri-urban areas would be well-suited to compete. Sky Cars, a large firm based in Northampton, has already been awarded the contract, indicating a preference for companies with a scalable operational capacity. Such contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolio and extend their service reach within the public sector, contributing significantly to their growth and market presence.

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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) : EC-SPRING4 4 passengers, no PA 3 trips per day Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Trip 1 (EC-SPRING4a) 08:19 Rosebery Avenue, Northampton, NN5 5BU 08:29 Delapre Street, Northampton, NN4 8HA 08:55 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA Trip 2 (EC-SPRING4b) 11:04 St. Botolph Close, Daventry, NN11 2LR 11:37 Ethel Street, Northampton, NN1 5ER 12:00 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA (drop off 2 passengers, collect 2 passengers) 12:24 Delapre Street, Northampton, NN4 8HA 12:33 Rosebery Avenue, Northampton, NN5 5BU Trip 3 (EC-SPRING4c) 15:00 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA, 15:25 Ethel Street, Northampton, NN1 5ER 16:02 St. Botolph Close, Daventry, NN11 2LR **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d5e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071476-2026
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
£64,000 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 - 25 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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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