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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 13:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" to Skyline Taxis Limited. This service, classified under the transport services industry category, involves the provision of route-based passenger transport services during term time, Monday to Friday. The contract was signed on 29th July 2026 and is set to run from 1st September 2026 until 25th July 2027. Located in Northampton, the procurement process adhered to a 'limited' procurement method, targeting below threshold competition, and is now complete. The buyer, West Northamptonshire Council, ensures compliance with UK legislation, operating from Northampton, with contact available via Tom Callaghan at the Council.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large transport service providers like Skyline Taxis Limited. Companies specialising in light-touch transport service regimes have the potential to capitalise on such contracts. With a gross contract value of £20,000, businesses that provide efficient passenger transport solutions, especially those located in or near Northampton, would find themselves well-positioned to deliver these services. This also serves as a foothold in the public transport service sector, enabling enhanced visibility and potential for future tenders with public authorities like West Northamptonshire Council.

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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: RT34 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 538 Outbound 08:00 Preston Deanery Road, Quinton NN7 2ED 08:10 Lyne Walk, Hackleton, NN7 2BW 08:25 Wootton Park School, Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0HZ Return 15:25 Wootton Park School, Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0HZ 15:43 Lyne Walk, Hackleton, NN7 2BW 15:54 Preston Deanery Road, Quinton NN7 2ED The vehicle must be on site (pm) at the school by 1510 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 16 **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071791-2026
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
£20,000 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 - 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

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