---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c991"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-13"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c991

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was conducted by the West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom. The tender, identified under the ID SA1371096, falls under the transport services industry category, specifically for non-waste transport services. The process has reached the award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 24 June 2026. The contract is active from 29 June 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2027, with a total value of £33,000. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below the threshold, adhering to a special regime termed as ‘lightTouch’. The services will be provided in locations around Northampton, specifically Wren Way and Stenson Street. The buyer's contact point is Tom Callaghan, reachable at tcallaghan@northamptonshire.gov.uk.

This contractual opportunity represents a valuable chance for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the transportation sector. Businesses that can provide reliable passenger transport services, specifically accommodating small groups ranging from one to eight seats, would be well-suited for such contracts. As the service will operate on a fixed schedule across specified routes in Northampton, businesses with experience and operational capacity in similar local transport services may find this beneficial for expanding their local portfolio and establishing long-term relationships with municipal buyers like the West Northamptonshire Council. The nature of the limited competition process could favour businesses capable of meeting specific tender requirements promptly and efficiently.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : REF2032217 No PA No Wheelchair Client Name: XXXXX Mon, Tu and Fri (3 days) Wren Way, Daventry, NN11 2AL 0830 1615 Support 4 Independence, Workshop Northampton, 14a Stenson Street, NN55ED 0900 1545 . ***Mon and Tue for 3 weeks and then from week 4, add on a Friday. 2 days 29th June - 19th July and then 3 days living from 20th July ongoing.***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065620-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,000 |

## 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 | HARRISONS PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065620-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065620-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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