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North Northamptonshire Council Bus Framework Mini Competition CONTRACT PW2647

North Northamptonshire Council

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29 Sep 2026 at 17:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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08 Sep 2026 at 17:59

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council procured the operation of local bus service X47, supporting Sunday and Bank Holiday journeys between Rushden and Wellingborough. This is a passenger transport service, rather than a purchase of vehicles or other goods. The delivery area is in North Northamptonshire, connecting the two named towns. The procurement was run as a mini-competition under a framework, with one lot covering the service requirement. The council is the buyer and the service is intended to maintain the X47’s frequency on days when bus services may otherwise be less frequent. The contract was awarded to a bus operator, indicating a requirement for the delivery of scheduled local bus operations on this route.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED. The award date was 24 March 2026; the contract was signed on 25 September 2026. Its stated value is £100,000. The contract period runs from 25 September 2026 to 31 July 2028, with an optional extension and a maximum extent date of 11 April 2030. The council used a selective mini-competition under a framework, below the procurement threshold. There was one lot, and the competition was marked as competitive. The published data does not describe the evaluation criteria, so the basis on which competing offers were assessed cannot be summarised.

For operators considering similar North Northamptonshire work, this award demonstrates demand for scheduled local bus services focused on maintaining frequency on an established route, including Sunday and Bank Holiday operations. A credible competitor would need the operational capacity to provide reliable services between Rushden and Wellingborough, and the capability to meet the timetable and service requirements set by the council. Experience running local passenger services and managing delivery across less frequent operating days would be relevant. The route-specific requirement is suited to bus operators able to deploy vehicles and staff for consistent scheduled journeys in the area. The award was made through a competitive mini-competition under a framework, so access to and eligibility under the relevant framework would be important to competing through the same route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Bus Framework Mini Competition CONTRACT PW2647

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as 'the Council') requires quotations for the operation of local bus service X47. This mini competition is designed to procure a contract to support the frequency of the X47 service between Rushden and Wellingborough on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f510
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092086-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 31 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
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Corby West
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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