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29 Jul 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, is titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" and falls under the services industry category. The contract is for a passenger transport service on a specific route within Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract having been awarded on 29th July 2026. This limited competition procurement involved elements below the threshold with a light touch regime, ensuring a streamlined process. The contract, valued at £31,500 GBP, is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and concludes on 25th July 2027. The primary location for this contract is in the UKF24 region, specifically Northampton.

This contract opens up opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, specifically those offering route-based passenger services. Businesses with a strong local presence in Northampton and the capability to provide consistent, scheduled transport services with a 1-8 seat provision, such as Skyline Taxis Limited, which was awarded the contract, would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Companies targeting sub-central government contracts or those specialising in light touch regime projects could also see significant growth potential from similar tender opportunities. Moreover, the structured and limited competition procurement approach allows nimble companies with competitive offers to secure such contracts, fostering business growth in community-based transport solutions.

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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) : NCT53 1 passenger, with PA Outbound (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri) 07:45 - Cutler Close, Northampton, NN2 7EY 08:30 - Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Rd, Northampton, NN4 6TP Return (Wed, Thurs, Fri) 15:15 - Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Rd, Northampton, NN4 6TP 16:10 - Cutler Close, Northampton, NN2 7EY Tuesday - No PM pick up required Wednesday/Thursday/Friday normal return time

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071774-2026
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
£31,500 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

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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