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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9cd"
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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-06c9cd

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)." This contract pertains to the transportation services industry, focusing on route-based passenger transport within Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement method was limited competition, designed to target below threshold projects, and is associated with the light touch procurement regime. The contract, valued at £12,000, commenced on 6th July 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2028, indicating its active status. The tender process was initiated for services that required specific provisions, such as the necessity for a female passenger assistant due to particular client support needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for transportation service providers, particularly those specialising in passenger services within Northampton. Small and medium-sized enterprises providing route-based transport and able to meet special client requirements, such as having trained personnel for supporting high-risk clients, are especially well-suited for this contract. The fulfilment of such a service contract not only positions a business as a capable service provider in niche markets but also enhances reputability and opens doors for future procurement opportunities within public sector transport services. Harrison's Private Hire Ltd has been awarded the contract, evidencing the suitability for SMEs to engage with and succeed in such opportunities within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : REF26971-REF2120 WITH FEMLE PA Mondays ONLY Client names: XXX 2 clients from the same address Clubtail Way, Northampton NN49ER 0845 1700 Project Care Ransome Rd, Far Cotton, Northampton, NN4 8AA 0900 1645 Clients Needs ***** Must be Female Passenger Assistant***** Client has a good level of mobility, support needs are due to the barriers in place to travel safely and independently. Hyper Vigilance, low risk awareness and ASD are what make client high risk. If Client feels challenged or anxious they will flee, try to undo seatbelt mid journey and without support is at high risk of becoming lost. It has been identified that Client has limited understanding of risk and danger especially with regards to strangers, and it is unclear how Client would respond to an emergency situation. Client requires supported transport to ensure that she arrives at her destination safely and is handed over.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065745-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 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 | £12,000 |

## 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 15:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065745-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065745-2026
  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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