---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1f6"
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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-06d1f6

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has conducted a public procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" under contract number RT19. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and was specifically designed to serve school children on weekdays in the Northampton area, covering locations such as Wappenham and Silverstone. The procurement process utilised a limited competition method, categorised below threshold, and was subject to a light-touch regime. The award stage of this procurement process is complete, with contracts active from 3rd September 2026 until 25th July 2027. The gross contract value awarded for these services is £58,550. Key dates include the contract signing on 23rd July 2026, marking this contract as effective.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, especially smaller enterprises capable of efficiently managing a dedicated route service as required by the contract. The deal was awarded to TOP RANK TRANSPORT, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Northampton, highlighting the opportunities for local businesses to secure public contracts. Firms with expertise in providing transport services on a smaller scale, that can accommodate route-based passenger transport, stand to benefit from similar future opportunities. Potential bidders could leverage contracts like this to enhance their market presence, streamline operations tailored for contractual obligations, and expand their service portfolio to include government-related projects.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract No: RT19 Service: 515 Mondays to Fridays (school days only) Operator PA Outbound 08:26 Poplar Rise, Wappenham, Towcester, NN12 8PR 08:31 Wappenham Road, opp Brackley Lane - NN12 8QJ 08:40 Silverstone Church of England Primary School - Silverstone Ce Primary School, Towcester Road, Silverstone, Towcester, NN12 8UB Return 15:15 Silverstone Church of England Primary School - Silverstone Ce Primary School, Towcester Road, Silverstone, Towcester, NN12 8UB 15:24 Wappenham Road, opp Brackley Lane - NN12 8QJ 15:29 Poplar Rise, Wappenham, Towcester, NN12 8PR Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 10 miles **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/069730-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | £58,550 |

## 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 | TOP RANK TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069730-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069730-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.topranktransport.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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