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Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 09:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Passenger Transport Services for the year 2026. The services are specifically route-based, accommodating 1-8 seat provision, and focused on supporting social and emotional behavioural needs, as well as mental health difficulties. The contract covers routes between Northampton and Kettering, with specific attention to areas such as Merthyr Road, Brixworth, and Stone Lodge Therapeutic School. The procurement process has been classified under the transport services category and employed a limited competition method, indicative of a below-threshold procurement regime under a light-touch approach. The details underscore a completed process with the award date recorded on 29th July 2026, and the contract period set from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses proficient in transport services, particularly those capable of facilitating specialised passenger transport requirements. Companies similar to Travel Ease Cars Ltd, which has successfully secured this contract, highlight the scope for large-scale enterprises that can adapt to specific educational and therapeutic transport needs. The scenario suggests potential growth for businesses that offer extensive service capabilities and align with the nuanced requirements of behavioural and mental health transport services. With a contract value placed at £59,900, there is a clear indication of notable business potential for those aligned with these service specifications.

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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) : STNLDG-03W Operator PA Outbound - AM 07:59 Merthyr Road, Northampton, NN5 7BS 08:18 Waterlee Furlong, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9UY 08:45 - Stone Lodge Therapeutic School - Rothwell Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF Return - PM 15:00 - Stone Lodge Therapeutic School - Rothwell Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF 15:23 Waterlee Furlong, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9UY 15:43 Merthyr Road, Northampton, NN5 7BS * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * CLJ Social and Emotional Behavioural Needs. TF Behaviour, Emotional, Social and Mental Health difficulties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d61e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071569-2026
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
£59,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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
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

TRAVEL EASE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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