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29 Jul 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," specifically targeting the transport industry. Based in Northampton, UK, the council engaged in a limited procurement method classified under "light touch" regimes. The key milestone dates include the contract signing on 29th July 2026, with the service set to commence on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 23rd July 2028. This particular tender involved services related to passenger transport, aligned with CPV classification 60000000, running routes from Whitfield to Brackley.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in passenger transport and logistics, to collaborate with local government bodies. Skyline Taxis Limited, a large-scale supplier in Northampton, was awarded the contract, highlighting an advantage for well-established transport service providers who can fulfil complex route-based service demands. Smaller transport firms aiming to expand could also consider similar opportunities by building partnerships and enhancing service offerings to meet public authority requirements. With a contract value of £40,000, this procurement underscores the potential for steady revenue and partnership growth with 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) : S712 No PA Outbound - AM 08:36 The Avenue, Whitfield, Brackley, NN13 5TE 08:45 - Magdalen College - Magdalen College School, Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, NN13 6FB Return - PM 15:15 - Magdalen College - Magdalen College School, Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, NN13 6FB 15:24 The Avenue, Whitfield, Brackley, NN13 5TE * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * FO Social, emotional and communication difficulties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071767-2026
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
£40,000 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
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

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

SKYLINE TAXIS

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