---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1c8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-23"
---

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

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d1c8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" has been completed by West Northamptonshire Council. This contract involves providing transport services between Mansion Gardens, Potterspury, Towcester, and Elizabeth Woodville School North Campus in Roade. The procurement fell under the services category within the transport industry, specifically excluding waste transport services. The contract was awarded on 23rd July 2026 to R CARS, with the service period running from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, indicating a below-threshold competition with a light touch regime, mainly centred in Northampton, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, especially those capable of offering efficient, route-based solutions within close proximity to Northampton. The contract, valued at £59,490, is well-suited for large-scale transport businesses that can assure timely and reliable transport services for educational purposes. Companies with the capability to accommodate special communication and interaction needs will find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their client base within the public sector, fostering long-term partnerships with governmental bodies.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S710 With PA Outbound - AM 08:45 Mansion Gardens, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7FD 09:00 - Elizabeth Woodville School North Campus - Stratford Road, Roade, NN7 2LP Return - PM 15:00 - Elizabeth Woodville School North Campus - Stratford Road, Roade, NN7 2LP 15:15 Mansion Gardens, Potterspury, Towcester, NN12 7FD * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * LD Social communication and interaction needs - Booster

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069658-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | £59,490 |

## 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 | R CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 11:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069658-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069658-2026
  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/

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