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30 Jul 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process being summarised here involves West Northamptonshire Council, a sub-central public authority in Northampton, UK, for a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)". This contract is focused on the transport services industry category and operates within the Northampton area. The procurement has progressed to the award and contract stage, with the contract officially signed on 30th July 2026. It is a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status, and it involves a 'lightTouch' regime for transport services. The awarded contract, with a gross value of £120,000, will run from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028.

This tender creates meaningful opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport services sector, particularly those equipped to provide route-based services for larger groups, as specified by the 17+ seat provision requirement. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited to compete, offering specialised services aligning with the tender's requirements. The structured procurement process provides a platform for such businesses to expand their service offerings in the public sector, potentially fostering long-term growth through government contracts. This can be especially beneficial for similar regional transport providers with capabilities to service specific route-based contracts during term times.

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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) : Formerly known as The Elizabeth Woodville School, North Campus Contract: RT7B Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 511 Outbound 08:02 The Memorial, Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AB 08:06 St John's Way / Piddington Lane, Piddington, NN7 2DE 08:09 The Banks / Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AB 08:11 Post Office and Stores, Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AD 08:14 Regent Way / Newport Pagnell Road, Horton, NN7 2DR 08:35 Roade Village Academy, Stratford Road, Roade, NN7 2LP Return 15:10 Roade Village Academy, Stratford Road, Roade, NN7 2LP 15:31 Regent Way / Newport Pagnell Road, Horton, NN7 2DR 15:34 Post Office and Stores, Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AD 15:36 The Banks / Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AB 15:39 St John's Way / Piddington Lane, Piddington, NN7 2DE 15:42 The Memorial, Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AB The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 15:05 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 18 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072224-2026
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
£120,000 £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
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

COUNTRY LION (NORTHAMPTON

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