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29 Jul 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)", aimed at providing scheduled transport services in Northampton. The procurement falls under the services category and is part of a limited competition process, classified under the light touch regime. The contract period runs from 1st September 2026 to 25th July 2027, with Mayfair Cars Northampton Ltd as the awarded supplier. The process was completed following regulations outlined in UKPGA 2023/54, with the award status officially active as of 29th July 2026. The total contract value is £28,400.

This tender highlights opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, specifically those capable of meeting route-based passenger transport needs within the Northamptonshire region. Companies with experience in providing similar public transport services and those looking to expand their operations in the public sector could benefit from participating in such tenders. The involvement of a substantial local supplier like Mayfair Cars indicates a preference for well-established businesses that demonstrate capability, reliability, and compliance with transport service standards required by local councils.

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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-CHILT3 No PA Mondays 10:30 Bucknills Lane, Crick, NN6 7SX 11:00 CE Academy - Chiltern House Chiltern Way, Northampton, NN5 6BW 15:00 CE Academy - Chiltern House Chiltern Way, Northampton, NN5 6BW 15:30 Bucknills Lane, Crick, NN6 7SX Tuesdays 09:30 Bucknills Lane, Crick, NN6 7SX 10:00 CE Academy - Chiltern House Chiltern Way, Northampton, NN5 6BW 12:30 CE Academy - Chiltern House Chiltern Way, Northampton, NN5 6BW 13:00 Bucknills Lane, Crick, NN6 7SX Thursdays 09:00 Bucknills Lane, Crick, NN6 7SX 09:30 Seeds of Change Little Acorn Farm, Newland Road, Walgrave, Northampton, NN6 9PZ 15:30 Seeds of Change Little Acorn Farm, Newland Road, Walgrave, Northampton, NN6 9PZ 16:00 Bucknills Lane, Crick, NN6 7SX Fridays 13:00 Bucknills Lane, Crick, NN6 7SX 13:30 CE Academy - Chiltern House Chiltern Way, Northampton, NN5 6BW 15:30 CE Academy - Chiltern House Chiltern Way, Northampton, NN5 6BW 16:00 Bucknills Lane, Crick, NN6 7SX

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d655
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071654-2026
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
£28,400 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
1 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

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

MAYFAIR CARS NORTHAMPTON

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