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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 13:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has recently concluded the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)" with a status of award and contract. This tender falls under the transport services industry category and involves providing passenger transport services during term time, Monday to Friday, along specific routes in Northampton, UK. The procurement was carried out using a limited competition method, classified as below threshold, aligning with a 'light touch' regime to ensure specific service criteria are met. The contract was signed on 30th July 2026, with a service period extending from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028, marking the procurement stage as complete.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for firms specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to manage route-based logistics for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd, the successful supplier, are well-positioned to bid for such contracts, as they often offer flexible and localised services that can be tailored to the needs of public-sector organisations. Businesses with experience in managing light-touch service requirements and those capable of operating under limited competition conditions will find such opportunities align well with their operational strategies. The total contract value is £175,000, providing a robust revenue stream for the selected supplier over the two-year contract duration.

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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: BW11B Monday to Friday (Term time only) Service No: 119 Outbound 08:03 Memorial Hall, Astrop Road, King's Sutton, OX17 3PQ 08:06 Opp. Astrop Grange, Upper Astrop Road, King's Sutton, OX17 3PT 08:20 Chenderit School, Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR Return 15:05 Chenderit School, Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR 15:19 Opp. Astrop Grange, Upper Astrop Road, King's Sutton, OX17 3PT 15:22 Memorial Hall, Astrop Road, King's Sutton, OX17 3PQ Vehicle must be at the school (PM) by 15:00 Daily Mileage: 12 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072220-2026
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
£175,000 £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
2 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
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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

COUNTRY LION (NORTHAMPTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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