---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1cf"
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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-06d1cf

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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 transport services. This contract pertains to services within the United Kingdom, specifically covering routes from Milton Keynes to Cosgrove and vice versa. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competition method below the threshold, in accordance with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process has transitioned from the tender phase to the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 23rd July 2026, and it will be active from 2nd September 2026 until 23rd July 2028.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services industry, particularly those specialising in small passenger transport solutions. Businesses that can offer reliable and efficient route-based services for 1 to 8 passengers, with a focus on social and emotional difficulties requiring child seats, will find this contract well-suited to their operations. The awarded supplier, BLACK CABS, is an SME, demonstrating that smaller businesses can successfully compete for such contracts. Given the contract's value of £49,990, it presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their services in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S706 With PA Outbound - AM 08:37 Springfield Gardens, Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, MK19 6HY 08:50 - Cosgrove Village Primary School - 3 Bridge Road, Cosgrove, MK19 7JH Return - PM 03:15 - Cosgrove Village Primary School - 3 Bridge Road, Cosgrove, MK19 7JH 03:27 Springfield Gardens, Deanshanger, Milton Keynes, MK19 6HY * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * RE Social and emotional difficulties - Child Seat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069671-2026 |
| 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 | £49,990 |

## 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

- 23 Jul 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069671-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069671-2026
  23rd 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/

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