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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1f8"
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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-06d1f8

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" in the transport services industry category. This project involves services to be delivered in Northampton and Daventry, within the UKF24 region. The procurement stage is complete with an award and contract both active as of July 2026. The procurement method for this contract was a limited competition, specifically designed for below-threshold requirements under a "lightTouch" regime. The contract was awarded to TOP RANK TRANSPORT, commencing on 2nd September 2026 and concluding on 25th July 2027, with a gross contract value of £58,900.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises in the transport sector, especially those operating within or near the Northampton area, would find this kind of tender suitable due to the manageable scope of services required and the specific seating provision. Engaging in this contract could enhance business visibility and serve as a stepping stone towards more extensive public sector opportunities, leveraging the strategic positioning that comes with servicing local government contracts.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : EC-NHRZN1 3 passengers, with PA Every day Outbound 07:54 Tweed Close, Daventry, NN11 4PW 07:58 The Stour, Daventry, NN11 4PS 08:07 Hood Road, Daventry, NN11 4JT 08:40 New Horizons - 59 Sheep St, Northampton, NN1 2NE Return 14:30 New Horizons - 59 Sheep St, Northampton, NN1 2NE (13:30 Wednesdays) 15:02 Hood Road, Daventry, NN11 4JT 15:10 The Stour, Daventry, NN11 4PS 15:14 Tweed Close, Daventry, NN11 4PW **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/069734-2026 |
| 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 - 25 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,900 |

## 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 12:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069734-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069734-2026
  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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