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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d39e"
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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-06d39e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by West Northamptonshire Council focused on the provision of "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" targeting transport services classified under CPV code 60000000. The industry category was transport services excluding waste transport. Based in Northampton, the buying organisation successfully awarded the contract to Station Taxi Limited, a company situated in Northampton. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract officially signed on 24th July 2026, marking the commencement of contract activities from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. Conducted under a limited competition method due to being below threshold, this procurement fell under a light touch regime, signifying a flexible and straightforward process tailored to social and health services.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on passenger transport services. Given the contract's scope and structured route provision, businesses specialising in scheduled transport services or those looking to expand into the passenger transport sector are well-positioned to compete. Such contracts can bolster an SME's portfolio, offering stable revenue streams and fostering relationships with governmental bodies like the West Northamptonshire Council. The emphasis on sub-central government projects highlights the importance of understanding local government operations and needs, a vital aspect for suppliers aiming to strengthen their market position within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S717 Operator PA 4 Passenger Seats Outbound - AM 07:40 Clay Green, Cresswell House, Towcester, NN12 6GE 08:30 - Oxford Montessori School - Oxford Montessori School, Forest Farm, Elsfield, Oxford, OX3 9UW Return - PM 15:30 - Oxford Montessori School - Oxford Montessori School, Forest Farm, Elsfield, Oxford, OX3 9UW 16:20 Clay Green, Cresswell House, Towcester, NN12 6GE * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * EM Social emotional and mental health difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070449-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | £80,000 |

## 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 15:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070449-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070449-2026
  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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