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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 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed its procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" in the transport industry category. Located in Northampton, the contract encompasses transportation from various local routes to the CE Academy in Wellingborough. The procurement, which was limited and conducted below the threshold, culminated in an award on 29th July 2026, and the contract will be active from 3rd September 2026 to 25th July 2027. The process was part of a light-touch regime, highlighting the focus on community-based transport services.

This contract offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those with experience in local route-based operations. Companies like Skyline Taxis Limited, which has been awarded this contract, demonstrate that businesses with substantial local presence and capacity to manage small-scale passenger transport operations are well-suited for such opportunities. This tender supports growth in areas focusing on community connectivity and efficient passenger transport solutions.

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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-SPRING3 3 passengers, no PA Every day Outbound 08:12 Bickerstaffes Road, Towcester, NN12 6EQ, 08:30 Ringway Terrace, Ringway, Northampton, NN4 8ET 08:34 Thirlestane Road, Northampton, NN4 8HD 09:00 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA Return 15:00 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA (12:00 Wednesdays) 15:26 Thirlestane Road, Northampton, NN4 8HD 15:30 Ringway Terrace, Ringway, Northampton, NN4 8ET 15:49 Bickerstaffes Road, Towcester, NN12 6EQ **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071770-2026
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
£45,000 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
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

SKYLINE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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