---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d294"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d294

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, a sub-central government authority based in Northampton, UK. The awarded contract, announced on 24th July 2026, falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement method used was limited competition due to being below the threshold. This contract entails providing passenger transport services for social and emotional support needs within Northampton and surrounding areas. The contract period is from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028, with a gross value of £79,870. The award stage has been reached, and City Rides Northampton was selected as the supplier for this contract, having been announced as the successful bidder.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers specialising in transport services with capabilities to handle specific social and health-related transportation needs. It is ideal for businesses, like large-scale transport suppliers, that can accommodate flexible scheduling and route management for small-scale passenger transport. Companies experienced in providing tailored transportation solutions, focusing on social and emotional support environments, can strongly compete in similar future opportunities. The contract's limited competition suggests potential prospects for niche service providers in the transportation sector to engage with public authorities for specialised services.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S701 With PA Outbound - AM 07:53 Bradden Close, Northampton, NN2 8NW 08:19 Salem Close, Long Buckby, NN6 7YW 08:35 Stanley Way, Daventry, NN11 0SE 09:00 - Avon Park - Butlers Leap Campus - 11 Cottage Leap, 11 Cottage Leap, Rugby, CV21 3XP Return - PM 15:00 - Avon Park - Butlers Leap Campus - 11 Cottage Leap, 11 Cottage Leap, Rugby, CV21 3XP 15:25 Stanley Way, Daventry, NN11 0SE 15:41 Salem Close, Long Buckby, NN6 7YW 16:07 Bradden Close, Northampton, NN2 8NW * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * LC Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties JM Difficulties with anxiety and resulting challenging behaviours HS Social communication and interaction skills

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069980-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 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 | £79,870 |

## 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 | CITY RIDES NORTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 06:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069980-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069980-2026
  24th 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/

## Provenance

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