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

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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06 Aug 2026 at 10:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council recently completed a procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)", under the status of 'complete'. The focus of the procurement was to provide transport services within the Northampton area, particularly servicing Moulton Primary School during term time, Monday to Friday. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services and was conducted through a 'limited' procurement method owing to its 'Below threshold - limited competition' status. The contract was awarded to ACTIVE NORTH CARS on 6th August 2026 and runs from 1st September 2026 to 25th July 2027, with a contract value of £49,750 GBP. The procurement was classified under 'lightTouch' regime, indicating specific procedural rules were applied.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of offering reliable and efficient passenger transport services for scheduled and route-based operations. With the award going to a large enterprise, ACTIVE NORTH CARS, businesses of similar scale and those experienced in providing school and community transport would find themselves well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. There is also a growing demand for companies that can ensure consistent and quality service, aligning with the buyer’s requirement for precise timing and seat provision on scheduled routes. Engaging in such procurement opportunities could assist businesses in expanding their local footprint and gaining credibility within Northampton's public transportation market.

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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) : SN2401 With PA Monday to Friday - Term time only Outbound - AM 08:25 Grange Road, Northampton NN3 2AZ 08:35 Grange Road, Northampton NN3 2AZ 08:35 Grange Road, Northampton NN3 2AZ, NN6 0SD 08:45 Moulton Primary School, Church Hill, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7SW Return - PM 13:15 Moulton Primary School, Church Hill, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7SW 13:20 Grange Road, Northampton NN3 2AZ 15:15 Moulton Primary School, Church Hill, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7SW 15:26 Grange Road, Northampton NN3 2AZD 15:27 Grange Road, Northampton NN3 2AZ 1 booster seat, 1 child seat

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074632-2026
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
Large

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
£49,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 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
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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

ACTIVE NORTH CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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