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29 Jul 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" project, located in Northampton, UK. This service contract falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport. The procurement occurred in a limited competition setting, with the process classified as below threshold and following the light touch regime. The official award was granted on 29th July 2026, with the contract period spanning from 3rd September 2026 to 25th July 2027. Although about to commence, the contract has had an award date indicating the project is fully engaged in the award and contract stages.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience or capacity to provide route-based passenger transport provisions. Large-scale businesses like Skyline Taxis Limited, which has already been awarded the contract, are well-suited to meet the requirements due to their substantial infrastructure and service capabilities in the Northampton area. This tender could specifically attract businesses aiming to expand their presence in sub-central government projects, given the nature of the services requested by West Northamptonshire Council.

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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) : EC-SPRING2 3 passengers, no PA Every day Outbound 07:58 Jubilee Road, Daventry, NN11 9HB 08:23 Upton Hall Crescent, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4UZ 08:34 St Leonards Court, Northampton, NN4 8BL 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 St Leonards Court, Northampton, NN4 8BL 15:38 Upton Hall Crescent, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4UZ 16:03 Jubilee Road, Daventry, NN11 9HB **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071805-2026
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
£55,000 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

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

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