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05 Aug 2026 at 17:20

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, a sub-central government public authority in Northampton. The tender focuses on transport services within the specified routes and times, under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement reached the award stage on 5th August 2026, with the contract being active from 2nd September 2026 until 23rd July 2028. This was a below-threshold, limited competition procurement method under a light touch regime, with the total contract value being £87,500.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for SMEs within the transport sector, specifically those capable of providing passenger transport services with specific seating and interaction requirements. Companies proficient in operating route-based transport services will find this contract ideal for expanding their operational capacity and regional presence, particularly focusing on support for passengers with communication and interaction difficulties. Given the procurement type and scope, businesses equipped with a fleet accommodating up to eight passengers and providing specialised care would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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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) : Tiffield 9 8 Passenger Seats With PA Outbound - AM 08:23 William Morris Way, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2GF 08:37 Windsor Drive, Brackley, NN13 6JL 08:46 Hyperion Lane, Brackley, NN13 6FY 08:48 Hyperion Lane, Brackley, NN13 6FU 09:15 - Tiffield Academy - The Tiffield Academy, St. Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, NN12 8AA Return - PM 15:30 - Tiffield Academy - The Tiffield Academy, St. Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, NN12 8AA 15:55 Hyperion Lane, Brackley, NN13 6FU 15:57 Hyperion Lane, Brackley, NN13 6FY 16:06 Windsor Drive, Brackley, NN13 6JL 16:21 William Morris Way, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2GF * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * DZ Difficulties with social interaction and social communication LH Communication and interaction difficulties - Child Seat RC Communication and interaction difficulties CD Social interaction difficulties, non-verbal - Child Seat

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074412-2026
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
£87,500 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

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

24 SEVEN TAXI

Further Information

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