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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 13:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by West Northamptonshire Council focuses on providing passenger transport services for a route-based service accommodating 1-8 seats. This contract, identified as "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," falls under the transport services category and is designed with a light touch regime. The service will cover routes within Northampton, specifically from Rochester Road to Elizabeth Woodville School, operating Monday to Friday during term time. The procurement stage has been completed with a contract awarded on 29th July 2026, set to commence on 4th September 2026 and conclude on 25th July 2027. The procurement method employed was limited competition due to its below-threshold nature.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in transport services and have the capability to operate within Northampton. Large-scale entities like Skyline Taxis Limited, which successfully secured this contract, illustrate the type of company well-suited to this market. Businesses that can offer reliable and efficient transport services, especially those adept at managing routes with specific schedule requirements, are likely to find similar opportunities favourable for expansion. Participating in such tenders can help businesses build credentials and expand their client base within the public sector.

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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: RT5 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 508 Outbound 08:10 - Rochester Road, Towcester, NN12 6GT 08:15 - Breadlands, Towcester, NN12 6GB 08:30 - Elizabeth Woodville School, North Campus, Roade, NN7 2LP Return 15:10 - Elizabeth Woodville School, North Campus, Roade, NN7 2LP 15:25 - Breadlands, Towcester, NN12 6GB 15:30 - Rochester Road, Towcester, NN12 6GT The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 15:05 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 14 **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071788-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£25,000 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 - 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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