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31 Jul 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded a procurement process for Passenger Transport Services 2026, specifically focused on route-based transportation for 1-8 seat provision. The contract, initiated through a tender process and now at the award stage, falls under the services category and involves limited competition as per the procurement method details. The service is to be provided in Northampton, under the classification of sub-central government public authority. The award was made to ACTIVE NORTH CARS, with the contract valued at £42,990, running from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. This tender specifically addresses transport services excluding waste transport, with key services being planned around local primary school schedules within the region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers within the transport industry, particularly those equipped to deliver tailored passenger transport services with a focus on reliable and scheduled operations. Businesses with capabilities in providing light touch regime services and those comfortable with operations in the Northampton region would find this contract opportunity beneficial. With a notable emphasis on scheduled school transport, companies specialising in passenger transport and logistics, particularly those that offer scalable seat provisions, would be well-placed to capitalise on such contracts to expand their service portfolio and client base.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S721 With PA Outbound - AM 08:32 The Green, Briars Barn 4 The Green, NN12 8RD 08:45 - Pattishall Church of England Primary School - Pattishall C Of E Primary School, Towcester, NN12 8NE Return - PM 15:15 - Pattishall Church of England Primary School - Pattishall C Of E Primary School, Towcester, NN12 8NE 15:28 The Green, Briars Barn 4 The Green, NN12 8RD * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * OG Global delay. Speech and language issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d888
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072598-2026
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
Large

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
£42,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20266 days 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

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

ACTIVE NORTH CARS

Further Information

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