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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06caa7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06caa7

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council awarded a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" on 14th July 2026. This contract caters to transport services within the Northampton area, particularly focused on social and communication difficulties, running from 7th September 2026 to 30th July 2027. The procurement was conducted under a limited method, indicating a below threshold - limited competition. The opportunity was categorised within the services industry, under the light-touch regime for special sectors. This contract signifies the completion stage of the procurement process with an award made to TRAVEL EASE CARS LTD located in Northampton.

The tender opens potential avenues for businesses offering passenger transport services, particularly those with provisions for social, emotional, and communication needs. Large-scale transport companies in the service sector, especially those based in or near Northampton, would find this opportunity appealing for expansion and the enhancement of their public sector profiles. By participating in such contracts, businesses can demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure future contracts with government bodies, thus supporting consistent business growth and relationship building with public sector clients.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Campion-02-W Operator PA Outbound - AM 07:43 Wade Meadow Court, Northampton, NN3 8ND 08:03 Gladstone Road, Northampton, NN5 7EJ 08:17 Mayfly Road, Pineham Barns, NN4 9EN - From 07/01/2026 08:21 Damselfly Road, Pineham Barns, NN4 9ET 08:27 Narrowboat Lane, Northampton, NN4 9DB 08:33 Berry Close, Rothersthorpe, Northampton, NN7 3JQ 08:45 - Campion School - Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QG Return - PM 15:00 - Campion School - Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QG 15:12 Berry Close, Rothersthorpe, Northampton, NN7 3JQ 15:18 Narrowboat Lane, Northampton, NN4 9DB 15:24 Damselfly Road, Pineham Barns, NN4 9ET 15:28 Mayfly Road, Pineham Barns, NN4 9EN 15:42 Gladstone Road, Northampton, NN5 7EJ 16:02 Wade Meadow Court, Northampton, NN3 8ND BF - Social, emotional and communication difficulties. HMW Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. NT - Social, emotional and communication difficulties - Booster Seat LC Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. OM Social, Emotional and Mental Health RW Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066119-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,900 |

## 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 | TRAVEL EASE CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066119-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066119-2026
  14th 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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