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

West Northamptonshire Council

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24 Aug 2026 at 13:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council procured a passenger transport service for one route using vehicles seating between one and eight people. The service transports a pupil with social, emotional and mental health needs, including social and emotional difficulties, awareness of dangers and safety issues, and sensory needs. It includes an outbound morning journey from Thurspit Place and several stops in Northampton to Moulton School and Science College on Pound Lane, with a return afternoon journey to the same residential stops. The requirement is route-based rather than general transport provision, and includes passenger assistance. This is a local school transport service centred on Harpole, Northampton and Moulton. The awarded supplier was RM Cars, an SME based in Northampton.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to RM Cars, with the award recorded as active. It used a below-threshold limited competition under the light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 24 August 2026, runs from 2 September 2026 to 23 July 2028, and has an awarded value of £740 gross. There was one completed lot covering the route-based passenger transport requirement. The service was evaluated through the limited competition process; the published information identifies the transport requirement and route but does not set out separate quality or price weightings. West Northamptonshire Council stated that it would set a starting price for the contract. The award covers transport services, classified under CPV 60000000.

This requirement is relevant to small local passenger transport operators with access to vehicles suitable for one to eight passengers and the capacity to provide reliable school journeys at fixed morning and afternoon times. Credible competitors would need to plan and deliver a precise residential pick-up route, maintain punctual links with a school day, and support a passenger with social, emotional and mental health needs, including safety awareness and sensory considerations. Passenger assistance is part of the service, so operators should be able to demonstrate appropriate safeguarding, communication and support arrangements alongside dependable vehicles and drivers. The award to an Northampton-based SME shows that the council’s route-based school transport work can suit smaller specialist operators, rather than only large fleet providers.

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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) : S807 With PA Outbound - AM 08:11 Thurspit Place, Harpole, Northampton, NN3 5AN 08:16 Beaumont Drive, Northampton, NN3 8PS 08:18 Cowgill Close, Northampton, NN3 8PB 08:20 Beaumont Drive, Northampton, NN3 8PE 08:24 Paddock Mill Court, Northampton, NN3 8QQ 08:45 - Moulton School and Science College - Pound Lane, Moulton, NN3 7SD Return - PM 15:30 - Moulton School and Science College - Pound Lane, Moulton, NN3 7SD 15:50 Paddock Mill Court, Northampton, NN3 8QQ 15:55 Beaumont Drive, Northampton, NN3 8PE 15:57 Cowgill Close, Northampton, NN3 8PB 15:59 Beaumont Drive, Northampton, NN3 8PS 16:04 Thurspit Place, Harpole, Northampton, NN3 5AN * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * NH Social, Emotional and Mental Health OA Social and emotional difficulties. Difficulties regarding awareness of dangers and safety. FP- Social and emotional difficulties TP - Social and emotional difficulties LM Social, emotional and mental health / sensory

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ea8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080353-2026
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
£740 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20263 days 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

RM Cars

Further Information

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