---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6e

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, has completed the contracting process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)." This tender falls under the services category. The procurement involved a limited competition method, focusing below threshold procurement regulations, with a special light-touch regime. The services will operate on a term-time schedule, Monday to Friday, connecting locations in Northampton and Southam. Key places include Eastern Avenue South and Arc School Napton. The contract, signed on 20th July 2026, is set to commence on 7th September 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The total contract value is £95,000.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, specifically those that can accommodate passengers with social and emotional needs. Harrison's Private Hire Ltd, an SME based in Northampton, was awarded the contract, emphasising the suitability of local businesses to fulfil requirements efficiently. The demand for reliable, route-based transport during school terms presents a growth opportunity for companies able to provide consistent, high-quality services tailored to specific client needs, thereby bolstering service delivery within the regional transport sector.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SX2402 8 Passenger Seats Operator PA Term time only - Monday to Friday Outbound - AM 08:01 Eastern Avenue South, Northampton, NN2 7QD 08:25 Chalmers Barns, Northampton, NN7 3DQ 08:40 St. Augustin Way, Daventry, NN11 4EG 09:00 - Arc School Napton - Arc School, Vicarage Road, Napton, Southam, CV47 8NA Return - PM 15:00 - Arc School Napton - Arc School, Vicarage Road, Napton, Southam, CV47 8NA 15:20 St. Augustin Way, Daventry, NN11 4EG 15:35 Chalmers Barns, Northampton, NN7 3DQ 16:01 Eastern Avenue South, Northampton, NN2 7QD LN - ASD, social and emotional difficulties AC - ASD, social and emotional difficulties LHP - ASD, Social and emotional difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068061-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## 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

- 20 Jul 2026 at 08:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068061-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068061-2026
  20th 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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