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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 12:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)" has been undertaken by West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom. This opportunity falls under the transport services industry category and covers the specific service route from Great Oxendon to Guilsborough Academy and vice versa during term time. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award date set on 30th July 2026, and the contract period running from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. This contract, procured through a limited competition method below the threshold, is particularly structured under a light touch regime, meaning certain procedural flexibilities apply. The contract has been signed with Hamiltons Coaches Limited as the principal supplier.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those capable of fulfilling requirements for route-based passenger transport with a seating capacity of 17 or more. Firms with a strong presence or operational capacity in Northamptonshire and nearby regions could find this contract beneficial for expanding their foothold in the local transport services sector. It provides a stable stream of revenue given its term time service schedule over nearly two years. Organisations with experience in managing daily passenger miles efficiently are well-suited to leverage this contract for growth and further establish themselves in public transport services.

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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: DG14 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 314 Outbound 07:55 Opp. The George Bus Stop, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NA 08:02 The Bulls Head, Kelmarsh Road, Arthingworth LE16 8JZ 08:07 Bus Shelter, Harborough Road, Kelmarsh, NN6 9LT 08:18 Skippon's Court Bus Stop, High Street, Naseby, NN6 6DD 08:30 Guilsborough Academy, West Haddon Road, NN6 8QE Return 15:30 Guilsborough Academy, West Haddon Road, NN6 8QE 15:43 Skippon's Court Bus Stop, High Street, Naseby, NN6 6DD 15:55 Bus Shelter, Harborough Road, Kelmarsh, NN6 9LT 16:00 The Bulls Head, Kelmarsh Road, Arthingworth LE16 8JZ 16:08 Opp. The George Bus Stop, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NA The vehicle must be on site (pm) at the school by 1520 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 30 **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d79c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072187-2026
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
£133,000 £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
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

HAMILTONS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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