---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d106"
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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-06d106

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)". The contract, identified as "BW16", involves providing transport services between Overthorpe and Chenderit School during term time, from Monday to Friday. This procurement belongs to the transport industry category and is pertinent to Northampton, United Kingdom. The process has now been awarded with the contract active from 2nd September 2026 to 25th July 2027. The procurement method was limited, designed for below-threshold competition with a light-touch regime applied, and Primary Travel Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in London, secured the contract. The procurement stage has moved from tender to award, with the award date on 22nd July 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for transport service providers, especially those specialising in small passenger transport, to expand their service offerings within the education sector. Businesses with a focus on local transport services and the capability to operate efficiently under a limited competition procurement framework will find growth potential here. Large companies, such as those managing fleets dedicated to school and commuter transport solutions, will be particularly well-suited to compete in this sector. The framework allows for strategic partnerships with local councils, thereby enhancing community presence and service delivery in Northamptonshire.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract No: BW16 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 197 Outbound 08:23 - Overthorpe Post Box - Overthorpe Road, Overthorpe, OX17 2AE 08:28 - Overthorpe Hilltop Cottage - Hilltop Cottage Blacklocks Hill, Overthorpe, OX17 2BS 08:35 - Chenderit School - Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR Return 15:05 - Chenderit School - Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR 15:12 - Overthorpe Hilltop Cottage - Hilltop Cottage Blacklocks Hill, Overthorpe, OX17 2BS 15:17 - Overthorpe Post Box - Overthorpe Road, Overthorpe, OX17 2AE **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/069242-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2026 - 25 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,400 |

## 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 | PRIMARY TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069242-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069242-2026
  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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