---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d385"
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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-06d385

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) contract. The tender, initiated on legal grounds detailed by UKPGA 2023/54, falls under a limited procurement method specifically aimed at services. The council, located in Northampton, is seeking to address the transport needs across specific routes in Northampton with an eight-seater vehicle. The buyer has identified R CARS as the chosen supplier to fulfil this contract. With a starting date of 2nd September 2026, the contract runs until 23rd July 2028, and involves a variety of route provisions specified for social, emotional, and mental health transport services. The contract is valued at £49,490 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in providing tailored solutions for social and emotional mental health requirements. Such contracts are well-suited to companies with a large operational scale, as demonstrated by the successful bidder, R CARS. Businesses in the Northampton area could leverage this opportunity to enhance their service offerings and strengthen their portfolio in the public sector transport arena. Organisations capable of providing flexible and responsive passenger transport services within the constraints of limited competition would find this type of procurement ideal for business growth.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SN2209 PA Required Vehicle size: 8 Seater Outbound - AM 08:12 Crestline Court, Northampton, NN3 8XZ 08:31 South Oval, Northampton, NN5 7LE 08:33 Park Crescent West, Northampton, NN5 7LJ 08:45 - New Horizons - 59 Sheep St, Northampton, NN1 2NE Return - PM 14:30 - New Horizons - 59 Sheep St, Northampton, NN1 2NE 14:42 Park Crescent West, Northampton, NN5 7LJ 14:44 South Oval, Northampton, NN5 7LE 15:00 Crestline Court, Northampton, NN3 8XZ * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * RP Social, Emotional and Mental Health- difficulties with regulating his emotions and behaviour - Booster Seat KTH Social and emotional difficulties ZK Social and emotional difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070412-2026 |
| 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 | £49,490 |

## 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 14:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070412-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070412-2026
  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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