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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 13:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, involves the award of a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," specifically focusing on transport services. This procurement falls under the "services" category and is located in Northampton, UK. It reached the "Award" stage on 29th July 2026. The limited competition procurement method used was below the threshold, defined by the "lightTouch" special regime. The service will run from 4th September 2026 to 22nd July 2029, covering school transport routes on weekdays, serving localities including Nobottle, Brockhall Road, and Campion School. The contract is valued at GBP 35,000.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, especially those capable of offering tailored passenger transport solutions for school routes. Companies like Skyline Taxis Limited, which has already secured this contract, exemplify the type of large-scale service providers that are well-positioned to compete in this market. Engaging in such contracts can lead to significant growth, as they offer steady, long-term revenue and the potential for future renewals or extensions. The municipal focus on sub-central government service provision could also open avenues for ventures interested in establishing or expanding their presence within the public sector transport services domain in the UK.

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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) : Contract No: N36 Service: 602 Mondays to Fridays (school days only) Outbound 08:07 Nobottle, NN7 4HJ 08:17 Brockhall Road, NN7 4JY 08:35 Campion School - Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QG Return 15:05 Campion School - Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QG 15:22 Brockhall Road, NN7 4JY 15:32 Nobottle, NN7 4HJ Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 22 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071779-2026
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
£35,000 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
4 Sep 2026 - 22 Jul 2029 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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