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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision), with the contract award being finalised on 29th July 2026. This particular contract falls under the transport services category and focuses on specific route-based travel within Northampton, UK. The procurement method applied was a "limited" approach, categorized as "Below threshold - limited competition." The contract commenced on 2nd September 2026 and is expected to conclude on 23rd July 2028, with a total contract value of £29,000. The provision of services will address the requirement for transport routes accommodating up to eight passengers.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to manage small passenger transport operations. Companies like Skyline Taxis Limited, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate that enterprises with capabilities in transport logistics and customer service, especially those in the Northampton region, can leverage such opportunities for business growth. The limited competition nature suggests that businesses with innovative approaches or niche offerings in passenger transport stand a good chance in similar future procurements.

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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) : S715 4 Passenger Seats No PA Outbound - AM 08:27 High Street, Yardley Hastings - Empleton Cottage, Northampton, NN7 1ER 08:40 - Ousedale Acadamy Olney Campus - Ousedale School, Olney Campus, Aspreys, Olney, MK46 5LF Return - PM 15:15 - Ousedale Acadamy Olney Campus - Ousedale School, Olney Campus, Aspreys, Olney, MK46 5LF 15:27 High Street, Yardley Hastings - Empleton Cottage, Northampton, NN7 1ER * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * MK Social and emotional difficulties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d69f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071765-2026
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
£29,000 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
2 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

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

SKYLINE TAXIS

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