---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c9d6"
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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-06c9d6

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the contracting process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" tender. This service falls under the transport industry category and is located in Northampton, United Kingdom. Conducted under a limited procurement method, the process followed a below-threshold, limited competition approach. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract now active as of 13th July 2026, and will run until 31st March 2028. Notably, the procurement method applied conforms with the light touch regime for public services as per UK public legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly within Northampton and surrounding regions. Given the contract's scope of providing transport services for small groups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire, the awarded supplier, can potentially benefit from this niche. As such, enterprises with capabilities in managing and delivering tailored transport solutions could find ample growth prospects through similar future contracts solicited by public authorities such as West Northamptonshire Council.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : REF3896 NO PA NO WHEELCHAIR Thursday ONLY Client Name: XXXXX Westwood House, Harborough Road North, NN2 8LZ 08:30 1530 Spectrum Day Service,9 William Street, Northampton, NN13EW. 0900 1500

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065756-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 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 | £2,800 |

## 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 | VOLUNTARY IMPACT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 15:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065756-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065756-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.voluntaryimpact.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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