---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d1bd

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## Summary

The procurement process was managed by West Northamptonshire Council and involved the provision of route-based passenger transport services, specifically for 1-8 seat vehicles. This contract falls under the public transport services industry category, with the operations centred in Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 23rd July 2026 and was classified as "Below threshold - limited competition". Key procurement dates include the contract start date of 2nd September 2026, with completion expected by 23rd July 2028. The awarded supplier for this contract was MS CARS, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Northampton.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of offering small passenger vehicle solutions. SMEs, like MS CARS, which have the capability to efficiently manage route-based transport provisions, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The lighter competitive process due to the limited procurement method offers an advantageous platform for regional companies to secure municipal contracts, aiding in business growth and expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S707 With PA Outbound - AM 07:37 Old Road, Northampton, NN6 9QW 07:53 Booth Park, Northampton, NN3 6HU 08:13 High Street, Collingtree, Northampton, NN4 0NE 08:45 - Creating Tomorrow College Icon Campus, Daventry - Icon Reception, Unit 4, Icon, Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB Return - PM 16:00 - Creating Tomorrow College Icon Campus, Daventry - Icon Reception, Unit 4, Icon, Eastern Way, Daventry, NN11 0QB 16:27 High Street, Collingtree, Northampton, NN4 0NE 16:43 Booth Park, Northampton, NN3 6HU 16:58 Old Road, Northampton, NN6 9QW * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. *

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069642-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 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 | £78,700 |

## 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 | MS CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 11:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069642-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069642-2026
  23rd 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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