---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d151"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-06d151

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract, focusing on providing transport services within the United Kingdom, specifically starting from Northampton. This procurement falls under the services category and utilised a limited competition method below the threshold, under the light touch regime. The contract was awarded on 22nd July 2026 and signed with BLACK CABS, a supplier based in Milton Keynes, with services commencing on 2nd September 2026 and concluding on 25th July 2027. The contract's total value is £26,700.

This tender creates opportunities for SMEs specialising in transport services, as it demonstrates demand in local government contracts for reliable passenger transport solutions. Companies possessing a background in efficient route planning and smaller vehicle provision (1-8 seaters) would benefit significantly from similar future contracts. For businesses eager to enhance their portfolios and expand their client base within governmental procurement, participating in such tenders offers a strategic growth opportunity in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : EC-ANTIKS 1 passenger, no PA Monday, Thursday, Friday Outbound 09:27 Poundfield Road, Potterspury, NN12 7QB 10:00 Animal Antiks - Manor Farm, St. Johns Lane, North Marston, Buckingham, MK18 3PU Return 15:00 Animal Antiks - Manor Farm, St. Johns Lane, North Marston, Buckingham, MK18 3PU 15:36 Poundfield Road, Potterspury, NN12 7QB **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/069388-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | £26,700 |

## 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 | BLACK CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 23:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069388-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069388-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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