---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9c4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-13"
---

# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c9c4

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom. This contract is within the transport services industry, particularly focusing on passenger transport excluding waste transport. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract becoming active on 1st July 2026 and expected to end by 31st March 2027. This process utilised a limited procurement method, under the "below threshold - limited competition" approach. The award, dated 13th July 2026, was granted to Ezy Cars, a business classified as an SME, based in Northampton.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing route-based passenger transport services for small groups (1-8 seat provision). Businesses with expertise in light-touch regimes and those interested in engaging in limited competition scenarios would find such tenders advantageous for growth. The procurement from West Northamptonshire Council demonstrates a clear pathway for expanding market reach within the public sector, highlighting potential for increased visibility and the strengthening of business credentials through public contract fulfilment.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : REF2031306 NO PA No Wheelchair Client name: XXXXX Mon, Tue and Wed (3 days) 35 Willis Way Towcester NN12 6BA 0900 1600 The CUBE - Princess house - Cliftonville Rd, Northampton, NN1 5BW 0930 1530

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065732-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,940 |

## 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 | EZY CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 14:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065732-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065732-2026
  13th 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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