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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c76d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c76d

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)". This contract, suitable for the transport services industry, particularly focuses on routes within Northampton. The procurement was conducted under the light-touch regime with a limited competition method, primarily below the threshold for broader contests. The legal framework guiding this tender is based on UK legislation 2023/54. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2026 and concluded on 22nd July 2026, with a total value of £5,760. The primary focus was on providing transport services with specific timings and routes as described for Wednesdays.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in transport services. With the primary contract already awarded to TOP RANK TRANSPORT, other businesses should seek opportunities for future procurements under West Northamptonshire Council's agenda, particularly those that excel in regional transport services. Companies looking to compete should be capable of delivering high-quality transport services within set deadlines and specifications. The success in securing such contracts can significantly bolster a company's profile and open doors to further public sector opportunities.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : EC-EVE No PA Wednesdays Only Outbound - Wednesday AM 10:17 Northampton House, Wellington Street, Northampton, NN1 3NA 10:45 - Seeds of Change - The Acorn Centre, Little Acorn Farm, Newland Road, Walgrave, Northampton, NN6 9PZ Return - Wednesday PM 12:00 - Seeds of Change - The Acorn Centre, Little Acorn Farm, Newland Road, Walgrave, Northampton, NN6 9PZ 12:28 Northampton House, Wellington Street, Northampton, NN1 3NA * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. *

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064675-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,760 |

## 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 | TOP RANK TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 11:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064675-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064675-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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