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

West Northamptonshire Council

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31 Jul 2026 at 11:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council procured a passenger transport service for one passenger without a personal assistant, using a vehicle with provision for between one and eight seats. The route runs between Falcon Way, Northampton, and Northampton Saints Franklins Gardens, Northampton, with a morning journey from Falcon Way at 09:10 arriving at 09:30, and a return journey at 14:30 arriving at 14:50. The service operates on Fridays and is intended to support travel between these Northampton locations. This is a local passenger transport requirement for a small vehicle operator, private hire or taxi business, or another provider able to deliver scheduled, route-based journeys for an individual passenger.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to ACTIVE NORTH CARS. West Northamptonshire Council used a below-threshold limited competition under the light-touch regime. The award was made on 31 July 2026, and the contract was signed on the same date. The active contract runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. Its value is £1,798 gross, with the award covering one completed lot. The service was evaluated through the limited competition route, with the council setting a start price for the contract. The requirement was classified as transport services under CPV 60000000. The award is active and the contract is also active.

This award shows a specific requirement for reliable, scheduled passenger transport in Northampton, delivered with a small vehicle and suitable for a single passenger travelling without a personal assistant. A credible future competitor would need to provide dependable Friday-only journeys, follow fixed pickup and drop-off times, and maintain consistent service between Falcon Way and Northampton Saints Franklins Gardens. Relevant providers include local taxi and private hire operators, community transport organisations, and passenger transport businesses with capacity for route-based individual journeys. The work also indicates demand for modest, clearly defined transport services procured through a below-threshold limited competition, so businesses should be prepared to demonstrate operational reliability and the ability to meet precise timetable and route requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : EC-SAINTS3 1 passenger, no PA Fridays only 09:10 Falcon Way, Northampton, NN4 6GT 09:30 Northampton Saints Franklins Gardens, Northampton, NN5 5BG 14:30 Northampton Saints Franklins Gardens, Northampton, NN5 5BG 14:50 Falcon Way, Northampton, NN4 6GT **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072643-2026
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
£1,798 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
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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