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30 Jul 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)." This tender is classified under the transport services industry category and will be executed in Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically targeted below the threshold for limited competition, as per legal basis 2023/54. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' and 'Contract' phase, marking its completion. The tender involved services provided during school term times, with operations beginning on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 23rd July 2028, following a contract signing date on 30th July 2026.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in local transport solutions and capable of meeting specific operational schedules. Moulton Minibus Service LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), was awarded the contract, highlighting the competitiveness of smaller providers in the transport services sector. The project's focus on route-based passenger transport implies potential growth for companies adept in logistical planning and vehicle management. Businesses with the capacity to operate a fleet of 17+ seat vehicles and an understanding of school transport needs would find this contract an ideal fit to expand their operational footprint within the regional transport market.

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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**

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
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
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 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

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

MOULTON MINIBUS SERVICE

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