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

West Northamptonshire Council

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07 Aug 2026 at 09:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council procured passenger transport services for a route-based 1–8 seat provision serving a learner with social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties, limited awareness of danger, Down syndrome, and speech, language and communication difficulties. The awarded route uses a four-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant. The morning journey runs from Gyles Road, Overstone, via Boothpark, Northampton, to Canto Learning at Willis House, Northampton. The afternoon return follows the same route in reverse. The service is local to Northampton and surrounding West Northamptonshire locations. The procurement is classified as transport services and is intended to provide supported travel between the listed addresses and the learning setting.

This procurement is complete and was awarded through a below-threshold limited competition under the light-touch regime. One lot was awarded to R CARS. The award is active and the contract was signed on 7 August 2026. The contract period runs from 2 September 2026 to 23 July 2028. Its value is £231.92 including VAT. The council set a starting price for the contract. The requirement covers one specified route and a four-seater vehicle with a passenger assistant, with morning collection times of 08:44 and 08:51 before arrival at 09:00, and afternoon departure at 15:00 followed by stops at 15:09 and 15:16. The evaluation and selection resulted in R CARS being appointed as supplier.

This award shows demand from West Northamptonshire Council for small-vehicle, route-based passenger transport supporting learners with additional needs. A credible future competitor would need to operate a suitable vehicle for journeys involving up to eight passengers, and be able to provide a four-seater service where required. The requirement also demonstrates the importance of passenger-assistant provision and reliable, precisely timed collections and returns between residential addresses and an education setting. Relevant operators should be able to plan and deliver the full outbound and return route, maintain dependable service across Northampton and Overstone, and provide safe transport for passengers with communication difficulties, Down syndrome and limited awareness of danger. Experience in supported, school or passenger transport would strengthen a supplier’s credibility.

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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) : S726 4-seater With PA Outbound - AM 08:44 Gyles Road, Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0SD 08:51 Boothpark, Northampton, NN3 6HU 09:00 - Canto Learning - Willis House, Northampton, NN3 8HU Return - PM 15:00 - Canto Learning - Willis House, Northampton, NN3 8HU 15:09 Boothpark, Northampton, NN3 6HU 15:16 Gyles Road, Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0SD * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * SG Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. Limited awareness of danger. EC Down Syndrome. Speech, language and communication difficulties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075079-2026
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
£231 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2026 - 24 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Postcode Area
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

R CARS

Further Information

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