---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Urgent and Short Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb46"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
---

# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Urgent and Short Notice

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb46

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Urgent and Short Notice," conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, recently moved through the award and contract stages. The contract was awarded on 14th July 2026, with services commencing from 15th July to 17th July 2026. This tender focuses on urgent and short-notice passenger transport services, specifically within the service industry category. The procurement was carried out using a limited competition method, due to it being below the usual financial threshold and operating under a "light touch" regime. The contract location is Northampton, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in urgent or short-notice operations, similar to MS CARS, the supplier awarded the contract. Such contracts can open avenues for expansion and establish capabilities in fulfilling rapid-response logistical needs. Companies with strengths in efficient fleet management and quick deployment of resources would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Urgent and Short Notice - Urgent and Short Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066416-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## 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 | MS CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 15:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066416-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066416-2026
  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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