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

West Northamptonshire Council

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04 Sep 2026 at 12:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council procured a passenger transport service for one passenger accompanied by a personal assistant, using a vehicle provision suitable for routes carrying between one and eight passengers. The requirement covers a daily, one-way journey from Hawkins Close, Brackley, to Blackthorn Academy at Waingrove, Northampton. The service is route-based and intended to provide regular transport between the named collection point and school destination. This is a local education transport requirement in Northamptonshire, involving travel from Brackley to Northampton. Businesses relevant to this opportunity are passenger transport operators able to provide reliable scheduled journeys on this route, using appropriately sized vehicles and supporting the passenger and personal assistant throughout the service.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded through a below-threshold limited competition under the light-touch regime. Sky Cars was selected as the supplier for the single route. The award was made on 4 September 2026 and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract runs from 14 September 2026 to 25 July 2027, with an awarded value of £322.50 including gross value as published. West Northamptonshire Council will set a starting price for the contract. The requirement was evaluated through the limited competition route for this specific transport service. The contracting process and its single lot are recorded as complete, while the resulting contract is active.

This award shows a clear requirement for small-scale, route-based school passenger transport in West Northamptonshire, particularly journeys involving a single passenger and a personal assistant. A credible competitor for similar work would need to operate suitable one- to eight-seat vehicles, plan and deliver a precise daily route, and provide dependable collection and arrival performance between Brackley and Northampton. The service profile favours operators able to manage regular education transport rather than occasional private-hire journeys, with the capacity to maintain continuity across the school service period. Local knowledge of Northamptonshire roads, disciplined scheduling and reliable passenger assistance would strengthen a supplier’s position when this buyer next sources comparable provision.

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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) : NCT71 1 passenger, with PA Every day - no return 07:27 Hawkins Close, Brackley, NN13 6HG 08:15 Blackthorn Academy - Waingrove, Northampton, NN3 8EP **Please note WNC will set a starting price on this contract**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f233
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083875-2026
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
£322 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 26 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
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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

sky cars

Further Information

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