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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d39b"
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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-06d39b

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has engaged in a procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," under the services category. This procurement, titled "SA1379202," is being conducted in Northampton, United Kingdom, and concluded the award stage on 24th July 2026. The procurement method employed was limited, indicative of a below-threshold competition tailored for light-touch regimes. The contract commenced on 1st September 2026 and is set to end on 23rd July 2028. The services will aid in transport specifically designed to cater to social and emotional difficulties, inclusive of child and booster seats for enhanced safety.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, especially within Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas. SMEs capable of providing dedicated, route-based transport solutions could find growth potential, particularly those focusing on tailored transport services for vulnerable groups or educational institutions. Station Taxi Limited, an SME based in Northampton, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the opportunity for similarly scaled businesses to engage with local government procurement activities to expand their service reach and gain a foothold in public sector transport services.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S705 With PA Outbound - AM 07:52 Horton Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2LJ 08:08 Beech Drive, Brackley, NN13 6JG 08:45 - Chilworth House School - Chilworth House, Thame Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1JP Return - PM 15:00 - Chilworth House School - Chilworth House, Thame Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1JP 15:37 Beech Drive, Brackley, NN13 6JG 15:54 Horton Road, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2LJ * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * FW Social and emotional difficulties - Child Seat FW Social and emotional difficulties - Booster

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070446-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| 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 | 1 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 | £85,000 |

## 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 | STATION TAXI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 15:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070446-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070446-2026
  24th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stationtaxis247.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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