---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cce9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-16"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cce9

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Northampton, has completed the procurement process for providing passenger transport services under the contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)". The procurement, which employs a limited competition method as it falls below the threshold, aims to service specific transportation routes within Northamptonshire, focusing on Mondays to Fridays during term time. The contract was signed on 16th July 2026, with services scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and concluding by 22nd July 2029. The services encompass daily passenger transport across various locations including Long Buckby and Daventry, with a daily coverage of 24 miles.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in small to medium passenger vehicle operations. The awarded contract, valued at £68,020, highlights growth potential for companies equipped to provide reliable daily transport solutions. The contract has been awarded to 24x7 Ltd, a large-scale supplier with significant experience and infrastructure to handle sub-central government transport service contracts. Businesses with expertise in logistics and localised transport networking could find similar tenders advantageous for leveraging their services and enhancing their market presence in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract No. DG12 Mondays to Fridays (Term Time Only) Service: 339 Ryehill Close, Long Buckby, NN6 7NR 07:50 15:50 Bakers Lane, Long Buckby, NN6 7WA 07:54 15:46 Burdock Way, Daventry, NN11 4WE 08:08 15:32 Windmill Lane Bus Stop, Staverton, NN11 6DD 08:13 15:27 DSLV E-Act Academy, Hawke Road, Daventry, NN11 4LJ 08:25 15:15 Daily passenger miles: 24 **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067260-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 22 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,020 |

## 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 | 24X7 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067260-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067260-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.24x7group.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

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