---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d318"
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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-06d318

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," targeting the transport services industry. The council, located in Northampton, initiated a limited competition process for this tender, aimed at selecting the most suitable provider for scheduled passenger transport services within the local area. The project under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54 follows a below-threshold procurement approach, referred to as a "light touch" regime. The service provision will be active from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028 with a total contract value of £74,770. The procurement stage was completed with the signing of the contract on 24th July 2026.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in transport services, especially those with expertise in managing small fleet passenger transport operations. Companies that excel in delivering reliable transport services for establishments such as schools during term times would find this procurement relevant for potential business growth. Since the project involves handling passengers with challenging behaviour or requiring special education needs, organisations with experience and capability in these areas would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future. City Rides Northampton, identified as the successful supplier, demonstrates the type of large-scale operation the council prefers for fulfilling route-based transport service requirements.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SPIRES-02-W Operator PA Vehicle size: 6 Seater Mondays - Fridays Term time only Outbound - AM 08:03 Mount Road, Daventry, NN11 2HD 08:32 Hill Fort Close, Northampton, NN4 9RT 08:46 wilmington Terrace, Grafton Street, Northampton, NN1 2BU 09:00 - Purple Oak Academy - Whiston Road, Northampton, NN2 7RR Return - PM 15:00 - Purple Oak Academy - Whiston Road, Northampton, NN2 7RR 15:13 wilmington Terrace, Grafton Street, Northampton, NN1 2BU 15:27 Hill Fort Close, Northampton, NN4 9RT 15:56 Mount Road, Daventry, NN11 2HD * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * AH Challenging Behaviour IT ASD, social and emotional difficulties SJ Challenging Behaviour - Booster

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070233-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | £74,770 |

## 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 11:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070233-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070233-2026
  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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