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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 12:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the 'Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision).' This contract involves providing transport services in Northampton and surrounding areas, particularly focusing on routes serving schools during term time, Monday to Friday. The contract was initiated through a tender and is classified under the 'Transport services (excl. Waste transport)' category. The procurement method was limited, suitable for below-threshold, light-touch regimes. The contract has been awarded to Hamiltons Coaches Limited, with a pre-determined start date of 3rd September 2026, and it will run until 23rd July 2028. The contract carries a total value of £145,000 GBP and was signed on 30th July 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies involved in the passenger transport sector. Businesses with experience in providing school transportation services or similar operations could find this contract highly rewarding. Companies capable of managing logistics and providing reliable, scheduled services are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Establishing a partnership with public authorities such as West Northamptonshire Council can enhance a company's profile and open doors to additional procurement opportunities within the public sector.

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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: N8 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 690 Outbound 07:54 The Green, School Lane, Scaldwell, NN6 9LE 08:00 The White Horse, Walgrave Road, Old, NN6 9QX 08:04 Cherry Hill Bus Stop, Old, NN6 9QX 08:07 Townsend Road Bus Stop, Walgrave, NN6 9QT 08:10 War Memorial Bus Stop, Walgrave, NN6 9QF 08:13 Hannington Bus Stop, Walgrave Road, Hannington, NN6 9SX 08:18 War Memorial, Moulton Road, Holcot, NN6 9SH 08:30 Moulton School and Science College, Pound Lane, Moulton, NN3 7SD Return 15:30 Moulton School and Science College, Pound Lane, Moulton, NN3 7SD 15:42 War Memorial Bus Stop, Moulton Road, Holcot, NN6 9SH 15:47 Hannington Bus Stop, Walgrave Road, Hannington, NN6 9SX 15:50 War Memorial Bus Stop, Walgrave, NN6 9QF 15:53 Townsend Road Bus Stop, Walgrave, NN6 9QT 15:56 Cherry Hill Bus Stop, Old, NN6 9QX 16:00 The White Horse, Walgrave Road, Old, NN6 9QX 16:05 The Green, School Lane, Scaldwell, NN6 9LE The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 15:25 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 16 daily miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072212-2026
Current Stage
Award
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
£145,000 £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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