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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1f7"
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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-06d1f7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, UK, involved the awarding of a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)." This project falls under the transport services industry category and entails providing transport services for specified routes in Northampton. As of 23rd July 2026, the procurement stage is complete, with the contract active from 1st September 2026 to 25th July 2027. This limited competition process, under the 'Below threshold - limited competition' procurement method, was executed according to legislation referenced in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services, as indicated by the successful award to TOP RANK TRANSPORT, also based in Northampton. The contract's scope for route-based passenger transport services could appeal to businesses proficient in bespoke, region-specific transport solutions. Companies capable of providing tailored transport services with a focus on quality and reliability in localised operations would find themselves well-suited to compete in such tenders, enhancing their reputation and expanding their operational footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : EC-AK 1 passenger, with PA Wednesdays and Fridays Outbound 09:09 Deacons Court, Northampton, NN3 5JX 09:30 Northampton Saints - Franklins Gardens, Northampton, NN5 5BG Return 14:30 Northampton Saints - Franklins Gardens, Northampton, NN5 5BG 14:50 Deacons Court, Northampton, NN3 5JX **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/069732-2026 |
| 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 | 1 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 | £9,640 |

## 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 12:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069732-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069732-2026
  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/

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