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30 Jul 2026 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council awarded a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)" within the transport services industry. This contract caters to a specific route operating during school term time from various locations including Holcot, Hannington, and Walgrave in Northampton. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was under a limited competition method due to its below threshold classification, aligning with section 2023/54 of UK legislation. The contract was signed on 30th July 2026, and has an active period from 3rd September 2026 until 23rd July 2028, with a total gross value of £125,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, especially those with an existing fleet capable of providing passenger transport services. Businesses like Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd, an SME based in Northampton, which won this contract, demonstrate the potential for local entities to capitalise on regional service provisions. With a focus on efficient routing and daily commitments, companies that can offer reliable, punctual, and safe transport services stand to benefit from similar procurement opportunities in sub-central government frameworks.

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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: N8AC Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 689 Outbound 08:28 War Memorial, Moulton Road, Holcot, NN6 9SH 08:30 Rectory Lane, Opp. The White Swan, Holcot, NN6 9SS 08:35 Hannington Bus Stop, Walgrave Road, Hannington, NN6 9SX 08:41 Cherry Hill Bus Stop, Old, NN6 9QX 08:43 The White Horse, Walgrave Road, Old, NN6 9QX 08:50 Walgrave Primary School, Kettering Road, Walgrave, NN6 9PH Return 15:15 Walgrave Primary School, Kettering Road, Walgrave, NN6 9PH 15:22 The White Horse, Walgrave Road, Old, NN6 9QX 15:24 Cherry Hill Bus Stop, Old, NN6 9QX 15:30 Hannington Bus Stop, Walgrave Road, Hannington, NN6 9SX 15:35 Rectory Lane, Opp. The White Swan, Holcot, NN6 9SS 15:38 War Memorial, Moulton Road, Holcot, NN6 9SH The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 15:15 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 10 daily miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072245-2026
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
£125,000 £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
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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