---
title: "Independent Travel Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c733"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-09"
---

# Independent Travel Training

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c733

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## Summary

The Independent Travel Training contract was awarded by West Northamptonshire Council, focusing on services within the training industry sector. Based in Northampton, the procurement was initiated as a direct award under legal authority provided by the 2023 Act and involved a unique collaboration with local schools to provide training services, specifically tailored to five SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools. The contract, awarded to ISSURED LIMITED and valued at £90,000, commenced on 8th July 2026 and is set to end on 30th April 2027. This tender was delivered without competition under a procurement waiver, showcasing efficiency and direct engagement with the supplier.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SME-sized enterprises with expertise in training services for educational settings, especially those equipped to manage SEN contexts. Companies experienced in collaborating with local educational authorities to develop tailored training solutions would find this contract ideal. It highlights the potential for repeat business and long-term partnerships with local councils and educational institutions, providing a robust platform for companies aiming to expand their footprint in specialised educational training services.

## Notice

The provision of independent travel training to 5 Sen schools building on the pilot project at Billingbrook School in 2025 and a unique collaboration between Issured, Billingbrook School and the Council. Conducted under Waiver WAI000161.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064570-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISSURED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 10:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064570-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064570-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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