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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 09:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, UK, for the provision of Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision). The contract, identified by BW19, has reached the award stage as of 4th August 2026. It is categorised within the transport services industry, excluding waste transport services. The procurement method used was a limited competition, operating below threshold, under a light touch regime. The service contract lasts from 2nd September 2026 to 25th July 2027, focusing primarily on school transport services within specified Northants routes on school days only.

The tender offers opportunities for service providers in the passenger transport sector, particularly those with experience running scheduled route-based services. Businesses like Ezy Cars, a small to medium enterprise, have been successfully contracted, demonstrating suitable conditions for SMEs aiming to expand in local transport logistics. This contract is especially appealing to businesses in the UK transport sector looking for steady income over the academic year with fixed daily mileage and routes. The contract's strategic design prompts growth through consistent service delivery aligned with the school calendar, offering predictable operational schedules for service providers.

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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) : Contract: BW19 Mondays to Fridays (School days only) Service: 102 Outbound 08:02 Eyedon Road, NN11 3RG 08:09 West Farndon, NN11 3TU 08:18 Eyedon, NN11 3QF 08:35 Chenderit School - Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR Return 15:05 Chenderit School - Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR 15:22 Eyedon, NN11 3QF 15:30 West Farndon, NN11 3TU 15:37 Eyedon Road, NN11 3RG Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 22 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dac6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073535-2026
Current Stage
Award
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
£48,000 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 - 25 Jul 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
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

EZY CARS

Further Information

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