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

West Northamptonshire Council

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30 Jul 2026 at 13:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council procured a scheduled passenger transport service using a vehicle with at least 17 seats. The service carries passengers between Lime Avenue bus stop in Eydon, Byfield Post Office, Pinfold Green in Badby, Opp. The Green in Newnham and DSLV E-Act Academy on Hawke Road, Daventry. It operates from Monday to Friday during school term time, with outbound services in the morning and return services in the afternoon. The vehicle is required for the afternoon service at DSLV E-Act Academy before the return journey. The route provides transport to and from the academy, covering 24 contracted passenger miles each day. The procurement is for passenger transport services, classified under CPV 60000000.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. Moulton Minibus Service LTD was selected for the single route-based requirement. The award was made on 30 July 2026 and the contract was signed on the same date. The active contract runs from 3 September 2026 to 23 July 2028. Its value is £160,000, including the published gross amount, and it is below the applicable threshold. West Northamptonshire Council stated that it would set a start price for the contract. The service is covered by the light-touch regime and uses a limited procurement method. The selected supplier is a small or medium-sized enterprise.

This award indicates a requirement for a local or regional passenger transport operator able to provide a reliable school-term service on a fixed route linking rural Northamptonshire communities with a secondary academy in Daventry. A credible competitor would need access to a vehicle with at least 17 seats, the operational capacity to complete scheduled morning and afternoon journeys, and the ability to meet precise pickup, arrival and afternoon vehicle-presence requirements. Relevant strengths include disciplined route planning, dependable daily operations during term time, and experience providing contracted passenger transport for schools or public authorities. Suppliers able to combine suitable vehicles with consistent drivers and contingency arrangements would be well placed when this requirement next reaches the market.

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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 No: DG38C Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service No: 340 Outbound 07:40 Lime Avenue Bus Stop, Eydon, NN11 3PG 07:49 Byfield Post Office, High Street, Byfield, NN11 6XQ 08:00 Pinfold Green, Badby, NN11 3AE 08:08 Opp. The Green, Newnham 08:15 DSLV E-Act Academy, Hawke Road, Daventry, NN11 4LJ Return 15:25 DSLV E-Act Academy, Hawke Road, Daventry, NN11 4LJ 15:35 Opp. The Green, Newnham 15:40 Pinfold Green, Badby, NN11 3AE 15:50 Byfield Post Office, High Street, Byfield, NN11 6XQ 15:59 Lime Avenue Bus Stop, Eydon, NN11 3PG The vehicle must be on site (pm) at DSLV E-Act Academy by 15:20 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 24.0 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d79e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072190-2026
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 24 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
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

Moulton Minibus Service LTD

Further Information

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