---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d381"
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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-06d381

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract, facilitated by West Northamptonshire Council, has reached the awarding stage. This tender falls under the transport services category and is located in Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using a limited competition method, specifically designed for below-threshold contracts. Initiated on 24th July 2026, the contract period is slated to begin on 2nd September 2026 and conclude on 23rd July 2028. The key buyer for this project is West Northamptonshire Council, a sub-central government public authority, underscoring a focus on regional transport services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in passenger transport services keen on expanding within or entering the Northampton area. The successful bidder, R CARS, is a large-scale supplier indicating that both medium to large enterprises with the capability to provide specialised transport solutions, including handling social, emotional and mental health conditions, booster, and child seats, stand well-placed to compete. Businesses positioned to offer cost-effective and safe transport services can leverage such opportunities to establish or strengthen their foothold in regional transport service provision, with West Northamptonshire Council providing a stable procurement environment for ongoing and future projects.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SN2242 Operator PA 6 Passenger Seats Outbound - AM 08:12 Eden Way, Northampton, NN5 4FN 08:33 Ardington Road, Northampton, NN1 5LP 08:45 - Fairfields School - Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN Return - PM 15:00 - Fairfields School - Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JN 15:12 Ardington Road, Northampton, NN1 5LP 15:33 Eden Way, Northampton, NN5 4FN * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * AM ASD, social and emotional difficulties - Booster Seat ACSO Social, Emotional and Mental Health. Limited awareness of danger - Child Seat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070407-2026 |
| 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 | £49,990 |

## 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 | R CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070407-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070407-2026
  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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