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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 12:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" within the industry category of transport services. This tender was awarded on 4 August 2026 and is specifically located in Northampton, UK. The procurement process was carried out through a limited competition method, described as below threshold with light touch regulations. The contract runs from 26 August 2026 to 22 July 2029, with an overall value of £30,000. The route-based services operate during term time from Monday to Friday, covering daily passenger transport needs across designated points in Northamptonshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in small-scale passenger transport services to engage with sub-central government procurement opportunities. Particularly, SMEs such as private hire companies, which possess route-based service capabilities and can provide transportation for 1 to 8 passengers, would find this contract especially fitting. With an established provider, Harrisons Private Hire Ltd, already awarded the contract, businesses looking to scale can learn from this engagement and position themselves for similar future tenders in the transport services sector.

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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) : Route DG49 Service 393 No PA Term Time only Mon-Fri Outbound 08:00 XX Scotland Wood Farm, Maidwell Road, Haselbech, NN6 9LF 08:10 XX Grey Gables, XX Oxendon Road, Arthingworth, LE16 8LA 08:25 Welland Park Academy, Wellan Park Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9DR Return 15:15 Welland Park Academy, Wellan Park Road, Market Harborough, LE16 9DR 15:30 XX Grey Gables, XX Oxendon Road, Arthingworth, LE16 8LA 15:40 XX Scotland Wood Farm, Maidwell Road, Haselbech, NN6 9LF Daily passenger miles: 20 **WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073705-2026
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
£30,000 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
26 Aug 2026 - 22 Jul 2029 2-3 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
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

HARRISONS PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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