---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d12b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-22"
---

# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d12b

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council oversaw the procurement process for a tender titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," which falls under the services industry category with CPV code 60000000. This contract was to provide passenger transport services on specific routes within Northamptonshire, UK, starting from the 3rd of September 2026 and ending on the 25th of July 2027. The procurement was awarded to JAI CARS, indicating the process was completed, with the contract being signed on the 22nd of July 2026. Using a limited procurement method due to the below-threshold value, the tender followed a light-touch regime which simplified some competitive requirements.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities to manage passenger routes with vehicles accommodating 1-8 passengers. Companies that are well-equipped and experienced in offering punctual and safe passenger transportation would benefit from similar tender opportunities. The contract's limited competition approach may also allow small and medium-sized enterprises to successfully compete with larger entities, provided they meet the service delivery standards required by public authorities such as West Northamptonshire Council.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : NCT54 With PA Monday-Friday Outbound 08:15 Brookside Meadows, Northampton, NN5 7PH 08:30 Northampton International Academy (Primary School), 55 Barrack Road Northampton NN1 1AA 55 Barrack Road Return 15:15 Northampton International Academy (Primary School), 55 Barrack Road Northampton NN1 1AA 55 Barrack Road 15:30 Brookside Meadows, Northampton, NN5 7PH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069309-2026 |
| 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 - 25 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,000 |

## 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 | JAI CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 14:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069309-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069309-2026
  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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