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title: "DMN 407 - X4 evening"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-14"
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# DMN 407 - X4 evening

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c06cb9a-a2e1-49b4-b9bd-074ca372fd2d

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has concluded a procurement process under the title "DMN 407 - X4 evening," for which an award notice has been published. The procurement pertained to road transport services, specifically the operation of the X4 Evening Bus service in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This direct procurement, executed through a single tender action, resulted in a subsidy for Stagecoach Services Ltd#2 to maintain the bus service's viability. The active award for this contract, valued at £22,962, covers a contract period from 2nd September 2024 to 29th March 2025, and was published on 14th August 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale transport service providers to engage with local government projects, particularly those capable of sustaining and operating essential public transport services. Although not suited for SMEs or voluntary sector enterprises, large businesses in the road transport sector with established operations and resources can significantly benefit from such procurements. The collaboration with North Northamptonshire Council may provide such companies with reliable revenue streams while contributing to sustainable public services in regional localities.

## Notice

X4 Evening Bus service, operated by Stagecoach with a subsidy from North Northants Council to ensure its viability on an ongoing basis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9852e5e8-aed1-457f-bf64-611eb485eb6b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 29 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,962 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,962 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGECOACH SERVICES LTD#2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 18:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9852e5e8-aed1-457f-bf64-611eb485eb6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9852e5e8-aed1-457f-bf64-611eb485eb6b
  14th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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