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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d10c"
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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-06d10c

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council, serving as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)", falling under the service industry category. This process was finalised on 22nd July 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 3rd September 2026 and conclude on 25th July 2027. The contract pertains to transport services within Northampton, specifically for route-based passenger transport during school term time, with services operating from Harpers Brook to Greens Norton Church of England Primary School. The procurement process followed a 'limited' method, being below threshold and involving limited competition for the tender, which falls under a light touch regime, ensuring that the procurement was streamlined and efficient.

This procurement opportunity paves the way for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as transport companies that are able to provide passenger transport services. Firms specialising in logistical operations with a focus on small passenger vehicles (1-8 seats) will find this contract aligns with their service capabilities, given the daily six-mile contracted route mileage. The successful supplier, Rounds Cars, an SME based in Northampton, exemplifies the kind of business that could effectively compete for similar contracts, indicating a robust opportunity for local businesses to contribute to and benefit from public sector projects.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract: RT18 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 506 Operator PA Outbound 08:25 - Harpers Brook, Towcester NN12 8DD 08:45 - Greens Norton Church of England Primary School, Calvert Road, Greens Norton, Northamptonshire NN12 8DD Return 15:30 - Greens Norton Church of England Primary School, Calvert Road, Greens Norton, Northamptonshire NN12 8DD 15:50 - Harpers Brook, Towcester NN12 8DD The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 15:25 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 6 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/069252-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 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 | £59,890 |

## 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 | ROUNDS CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069252-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069252-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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