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

West Northamptonshire Council

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27 Aug 2026 at 14:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council procured passenger transport services for route-based journeys using vehicles carrying between one and eight passengers. The requirement covers transport services, including the provision of suitable small-capacity vehicles and the operation of specified passenger routes. The service is for the council’s transport needs in West Northamptonshire, with the successful supplier based in Daventry. This is a services opportunity rather than a goods supply or construction contract. The relevant CPV classification is 60000000, transport services excluding waste transport. The contracting authority is West Northamptonshire Council, a public authority serving the Northampton area. The requirement is focused on delivering individual route-based passenger transport with low vehicle capacity, making it relevant to taxi, private-hire, community transport and other small-vehicle passenger transport operators.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. It used a light-touch regime and comprised one completed lot. Star Cab Daventry Limited was selected as supplier, and the contract was signed on 26 August 2026. The contract is active from 27 August 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its recorded value is £0.01 including and excluding tax. The award covers the route-based passenger transport service for vehicles carrying one to eight passengers. The published outcome identifies one supplier and one award. The procurement was conducted under the Procurement Act 2023, using a limited procedure rather than an open competition. The award status is active and the contract is active.

This procurement demonstrates a council requirement for small-capacity, route-based passenger transport in West Northamptonshire. Businesses well placed for comparable work will operate passenger transport services using vehicles suitable for journeys carrying between one and eight people, and will be able to deliver reliable services against defined routes. Taxi and private-hire operators, community transport providers and other local firms with access to appropriate vehicles are the closest fit. The selected supplier’s base in Daventry indicates the practical relevance of local operating capability for this buyer’s routes. A credible competitor would need the operational capacity to cover scheduled passenger journeys, manage route-based delivery consistently and work within the council’s light-touch, below-threshold purchasing approach when similar requirements are considered.

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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) - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eda6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081794-2026
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 1 Apr 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
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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

star cab daventry limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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