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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 14:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" under the industry category of transport services. The contract, awarded to Skyline Taxis Limited, will be active from 1st September 2026 to 25th July 2027 and is valued at £36,000. The procurement was carried out using a limited method under a "light touch" regime, below the threshold for open competition. This public transport service covers routes in Northampton and extends to Wellingborough, offering daily passenger transport excluding Fridays. The contract award was confirmed on 29th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those with existing operations in Northamptonshire. With the service requiring efficient management of passenger logistics on a set route, businesses with capabilities in offering timely and reliable transport services will be well-positioned. Larger enterprises with a proven track record in local transport can significantly benefit from gaining or maintaining contracts with public authorities, enhancing their portfolio and regional influence.

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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) : EC-REFOCUS3 4 passengers, no PA Every day Outbound 08:27 Hunter Street, Northampton, NN1 3QD 08:38 Fullingdale Road, Northampton, NN3 2QJ 08:43 Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NP 08:51 Sidebrook court, Northampton, NN3 8UT 09:15 ReFocus - Wellingborough - Refocus, 6 Knox Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HW Return 14:30 ReFocus - Wellingborough - Refocus, 6 Knox Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HW (12:30 Fridays) 14:50 Sidebrook court, Northampton, NN3 8UT 14:58 Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NP 15:02 Fullingdale Road, Northampton, NN3 2QJ 15:13 Hunter Street, Northampton, NN1 3QD **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071808-2026
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
£36,000 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

Notice Documents

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