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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d0f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d0f3

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" in the public authority sub-central government category. The contract, focusing on transportation services, particularly school transport in Daventry, will commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 23rd July 2028. The procurement process was carried out using a limited method below the threshold to allow for controlled competition, and it is classified under a "light touch" regime. The contract, valued at £29,390, was signed on 22nd July 2026, and Star Cab Daventry Limited has been selected as the supplier for this service, highlighting completion of the award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in transport services to engage with local government contracts. Suitable candidates for such projects would be companies with capabilities in passenger transport, particularly those adept at managing school routes and flexible transport solutions. The careful management of contracts like this could enable service providers to expand their portfolio within the public sector, thus fostering growth and enhancing business credibility in the local transportation landscape.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Route: DG24 Mondays to Fridays (school days only) Service No: 332 Outbound 08:10 - The Parker B.P. Staverton, Bus Shelter, NN11 6JH (Junction Windmill Lane) 08:23 - Derwent Close, Daventry, NN11 4RA 08:25 - The Parker E-Act Academy, Randolph bus bay, Ashby Rd, Daventry, NN11 0QE Return 15:10 - The Parker E-Act Academy, Randolph bus bay, Ashby Rd, Daventry, NN11 0QE 15:22 - Derwent Close, Daventry, NN11 4RA 15:25 - The Parker B.P. Staverton, Bus Shelter, NN11 6JH (Junction Windmill Lane) Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 8.0 miles **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/069211-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2026 - 23 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,390 |

## 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 | STAR CAB DAVENTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 13:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069211-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069211-2026
  22nd 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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