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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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03 Aug 2026 at 22:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of passenger transport services under the title "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)." This procurement process falls within the transport services industry category and took place in Northampton, UK. The tender was conducted through a limited competition method, primarily below threshold, as per the legal framework outlined by UKPGA 2023/54. The active contract is valued at £93,400 GBP and was signed on 3rd August 2026. The services are scheduled to commence on 2nd September 2026 and will run until 23rd July 2028. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the lot has been successfully completed.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised passenger transport solutions, such as route-based services for 1-8 seat provisions. It is especially suited for companies that can address diverse passenger needs, including those related to special educational and emotional support requirements. Large businesses with the capacity for limited but focused competition might find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Engaging with local government contracts, such as those from a sub-central public authority like West Northamptonshire Council, can enhance a business's portfolio and open doors to future public sector projects.

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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) : S509 Operator PA Monday to Friday - Term Time Only Outbound - AM 07:31 The Pyghtles, Daventry, NN11 9HP 07:37 Vernon Close, Daventry, NN11 4PB 08:01 Kerrfield Estate, Northampton, NN5 6JY 08:10 Bourne Crescent, Northampton, NN5 7JE 08:22 Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8LZ 08:28 Hunters Close, Northampton, NN2 8TH 08:45 - Billing Brook School - Penistone Road, Northampton, NN3 8EZ Return - PM 15:00 - Billing Brook School - Penistone Road, Northampton, NN3 8EZ 15:16 Hunters Close, Northampton, NN2 8TH 15:23 Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8LZ 15:35 Bourne Crescent, Northampton, NN5 7JE 15:44 Kerrfield Estate, Northampton, NN5 6JY 16:08 Vernon Close, Daventry, NN11 4PB 16:14 The Pyghtles, Daventry, NN11 9HP * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * MA Autistic, delayed self-care and independence skills. Asthmatic BM Social communication, social interaction and emotional management difficulties WS Social, Emotional and Mental Health MH Social, Emotional and Mental Health AH ASD. Difficulties with: Social interaction; Cognition & learning; learning skill; Emotional regulation - Child Seat NSE Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073418-2026
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
£93,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20263 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

S CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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