---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9c9"
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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-06c9c9

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the tender process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" procurement. This service falls under the transport services industry category, excluding waste transport, and covers areas in and around Northampton, UK, particularly Lake Crescent, Daventry, and Leeson Court, Towcester. The procurement method utilised was a limited, below-threshold competition, classified under the light touch regime. The tender was initiated on 30th June 2026, and the contract is set to run from 2nd July 2026 to 31st March 2028. The contract was officially awarded on 13th July 2026, with a total gross value of GBP 18,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transportation services, particularly those capable of providing vehicles accommodating 1 to 8 passengers. Given the contract's focus on route-based transport needs without special accessibility requirements, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like private hire companies would find this contract fitting due to its manageable scale and the scope of services required. Successful bidders can leverage such opportunities to expand their service offerings and build long-term relationships with public authorities, paving the way for future cooperation on similar public sector projects.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : REF2021221 No PA No Wheelchair Monday and Thursday (2 days) Client name: XXXXX Lake Crescent, Daventry, NN11 9EB 0930 1530 AGE UK: Leeson Court, Leeson Rd, Towcester NN12 6HS 1000 1500

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065741-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,000 |

## 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 14:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065741-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065741-2026
  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/

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