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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2026 at 07:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, situated in Northampton, United Kingdom. The tender falls within the transport services industry category and involves the provision of passenger transport services during school term times. The process commenced under a limited procurement method described as "below threshold - limited competition." The relevant contract has been awarded and is active, with the services scheduled to begin on 2nd September 2026 and concluding on 23rd July 2028. The contract, valued at £40,000, was signed on 4th August 2026, following the award date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the transport services sector. Companies such as private hire firms or those specialising in passenger transport are well-suited to deliver the specified services, which require provision for up to eight seats. Given the nature of the service—being routine, predictable routes during school terms—businesses can leverage this contract as a stable source of income and enhance their reputation in the public sector, potentially leading to further contract opportunities in the future.

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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) : S617 With PA Driver App Pin Code: 741816 Drive App Registration Code: 503031 Monday - Friday Term time only Outbound - M 08:22 Kestrel Close, Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0TN 08:40 - Wootton Park School - Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0JA Return - PM 15:10 - Wootton Park School - Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0JA 15:28 Kestrel Close, Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0TN * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * EJ Social, emotional and communication difficulties, not aware of dangers - Child Seat

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073438-2026
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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20262 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
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

HARRISONS PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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