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04 Aug 2026 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for its "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract. This procurement, under the services category, utilised a limited competition method known as "Below threshold - limited competition," aligning with the light touch regime. The main focus is on providing transport services, excluding waste transport, in the Northampton area (UKF24 region, United Kingdom). The procurement is now at the award stage, having been completed successfully. Key dates include the contract's signing on 3rd August 2026, with the contract period running from 4th to 9th August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those that specialise in transport services. Ezy Cars, a Northampton-based SME, emerged as the successful supplier for this award. Businesses in the transport sector looking to expand into route-based passenger transport services can benefit from similar future tenders. The limited competition framework employed in this procurement can be advantageous for smaller firms, which often face challenges in open competitive tenders. Additionally, working with a public authority like West Northamptonshire Council could lead to further opportunities and help in establishing a strong market reputation.

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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 Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073868-2026
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
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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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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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