---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d319"
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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-06d319

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, UK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded as of 24th July 2026. This tender is categorised under transport services, focusing on route-based passenger transport with a vehicle capacity of up to 8 seats. The contract, valued at £64,990, is scheduled to run from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The procurement method was a limited process below the threshold, noted for light-touch regulation, and was awarded to ACTIVE NORTH CARS.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation logistics, particularly companies that can provide efficient and reliable passenger services in the Northamptonshire region. The nature of the service—focusing on social, emotional, interaction, and communication difficulties—highlights a need for providers equipped with specialised service capabilities. Large transport companies with experience in handling sensitive passenger requirements and operational knowledge of the local terrain would find this contract especially promising for business growth and local market expansion.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : STNLDG-01W Operator PA Vehicle size: 6 Seater Outbound - AM 07:54 The Normal Boot and Shoe Factory, Northampton, NN1 4JA 08:05 Cottarville, Cresswell House, Northampton, NN3 3ES 08:16 Ixworth Close, Northampton, NN3 8TW 08:45 - Stone Lodge Therapeutic School - Rothwell Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF Return - PM 15:00 - Stone Lodge Therapeutic School - Rothwell Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF 15:29 Ixworth Close, Northampton, NN3 8TW 15:40 Cottarville, Cresswell House, Northampton, NN3 3ES 15:52 The Normal Boot and Shoe Factory, Northampton, NN1 4JA APB Social, Emotional, interaction and communication difficulties MA Social, Emotional, interaction and communication difficulties FL Social, Emotional, interaction and communication difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070235-2026 |
| 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 | £64,990 |

## 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 | ACTIVE NORTH CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070235-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070235-2026
  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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