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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 10:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract, within the services industry category. The process reached the award stage on 5th August 2026, with Runner Cars LTD being awarded the contract. This service covers route-based transport operations located predominantly in Northampton, UK, with an emphasis on routes serving schools during term times. Initiated as a limited competition under a light-touch procurement regime, the contract, valued at £73,990, is set to commence on 2nd September 2026 and conclude on 23rd July 2028. The limited procurement method implies that it was below the threshold for open competition.

This public transport tender presents growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in providing school transport solutions. Companies that can effectively manage scheduled routes and ensure reliability are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, enhancing their service portfolios and establishing significant partnerships with public authorities like West Northamptonshire Council. The sub-central government level involvement also offers continuity and scalability potential for businesses specialising in tailored passenger transport services.

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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) : MAPUP-01-W Operator PA 6 Passenger Seats Mondays to Fridays Term time only Outbound - AM 07:30 Northfield Road, Northampton, NN5 6SP 07:45 Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8TL 08:00 Nethermead Court, Northampton, NN3 8NF 08:45 - Maplefields Academy - Maplefields Academy, Tower Hill Road, Corby, NN18 0TH Return - Monday PM 15:00 - Maplefields Academy - Maplefields Academy, Tower Hill Road, Corby, NN18 0TH 15:41 Nethermead Court, Northampton, NN3 8NF 15:54 Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8TL 16:10 Northfield Road, Northampton, NN5 6SP * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * JC Social and emotional difficulties OlW Social and emotional difficulties TS Social and emotional difficulties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074083-2026
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
£73,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 2026Yesterday
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
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

RUNNER CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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