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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 13:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a public procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)", focusing on transport services in Northampton, UK, under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transportation. The process involved a limited competitive method below the threshold, structured as a light touch regime. The tender was awarded on 30th July 2026 and the contract, titled "N302C", will span from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The council had set a start price for this contract, with the service route specified for school days only, from Pineham to Campion School amounting to eight daily contracted passenger miles.

Businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing route-based passenger services for large groups, can find growth opportunities in contracts like this. The awarded contract to Poynters Coaches (Northampton) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, indicates that SMEs with capability in providing reliable and efficient transport solutions on specified routes, have competitive advantages in securing such tenders. Enterprises capable of delivering light-touch-regime services should consider aligning their offerings with local government requirements, as demonstrated by this procurement, to facilitate engagement and build a solid local operational base.

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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: N302C Mondays to Fridays (School days only) Service: 626 Outbound 07:55 Pineham, Upton Valley Way East Bus Stop, Upton, NN4 9BB 08:20 Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QG Return 15:15 Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QG 15:34 Pineham, Upton Valley Way East Bus Stop, Upton, NN4 9BB Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 8 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072239-2026
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 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
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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

POYNTERS COACHES (NORTHAMPTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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