---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9cb"
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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-06c9cb

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" under the industry category of transport services. The procurement process was tagged as "complete," and the contract awarded on 30th June 2026, spans from 1st July to 19th July 2026. The procurement method was limited, conducted under a light-touch regime, which implies a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The buying organisation, located at Northampton, with contact point Tom Callaghan, facilitated this procurement aimed at enhancing local transport services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating within the transport services sector to engage with public authorities, such as West Northamptonshire Council. With Runner Cars LTD, a local SME, successfully becoming a supplier, it emphasizes the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure government contracts. Companies specialising in passenger transport, particularly those with fleet capacity accommodating 1 to 8 seats, could find similar procurement processes advantageous for expanding their business footprints within sub-central government tenders. By remaining vigilant for similar future opportunities, businesses can leverage such contracts for growth and increased visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065743-2026 |
| 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 - 19 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,490 |

## 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 | RUNNER CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065743-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065743-2026
  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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