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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2026 at 14:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the award of a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)." The procurement pertains to the transport services industry and covers routes within Northampton, United Kingdom, under the public authority - sub-central government classification. The procurement was structured with limited competition below threshold and is categorised under the light-touch regime. The related contract, awarded to Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd, covers daily passenger transport connecting locations such as Ashpole Spinney and Campion School on school days, starting from 3rd September 2026 until 23rd July 2028. The contract is valued at £117,500 and was signed on 30th July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in transport services. Companies experienced in managing school transport routes or those seeking to enter the public transport market in the Northampton region would find this tender suitable. The focus on a limited competition process indicates that businesses with established local operations may have a competitive edge. The involvement of a public authority also provides stability and long-term potential for partnerships in service delivery within the local community.

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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: N302D Mondays to Fridays (School days only) Service: 636 Outbound 08:15 Ashpole Spinney / Banbury Lane Bus Stop, NN4 9QB 08:20 Kislingbury Road Bus Stop, Rothersthorpe, NN7 3BH 08:20 Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QG Return 15:15 Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QG 15:26 Kislingbury Road Bus Stop, Rothersthorpe, NN7 3BH 15:32 Ashpole Spinney / Banbury Lane Bus Stop, NN4 9QB Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 10 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072291-2026
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
£117,500 £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
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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

COUNTRY LION (NORTHAMPTON

Further Information

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