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Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 12:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)" contract, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The services, provided by Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd, cover school routes in Northampton with key drop-off and pick-up points at places such as Glebe Road and Wollaston School. The procurement falls under the limited competition method, below the threshold in the light-touch regime, with the contract commencing on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 23rd July 2028. The total contract value is £125,000, and it was signed on 30th July 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for services in the passenger transport industry. Businesses specialising in route-based transport, with a focus on school and community transport needs, stand to benefit. SMEs like Country Lion may find such tenders attractive, especially those capable of offering competitive services for local authorities. Engaging in these contracts can enhance business profiles, provide stable revenue sources, and foster long-term relationships with local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision) : Contract: RT26 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 531 Outbound 08:03 Glebe Road/ Burmans Way, Cogenhoe, NN7 1NR 08:06 Post Office, Cogenhoe, NN7 1LU 08:08 The Royal Oak, Cogenhoe, NN7 1LT 08:25 Wollaston School, Irchester Road, Wollaston, NN29 7PH Return 15:05 Wollaston School, Irchester Road, Wollaston, NN29 7PH 15:22 The Royal Oak, Cogenhoe, NN7 1LT 15:24 Post Office, Cogenhoe, NN7 1LU 15:27 Glebe Road/ Burmans Way, Cogenhoe, NN7 1NR The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 1505 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-06d78e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072167-2026
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
SME

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
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2028 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

COUNTRY LION (NORTHAMPTON

Further Information

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