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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-26"
---

# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d3c8

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" under a limited procurement method, classified as a light-touch regime. The contract was initiated on 26th July 2026 and signed on the same date, with a planned delivery period from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. Based in Northampton, this contract falls within the transport services category, specifically excluding waste transport. The contracting authority, a sub-central government entity, has engaged TRAVEL EASE CARS LTD as the supplier, emphasising services that cater to social, emotional, and mental health needs in Northampton, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport and interested in contracts that require high levels of social responsibility. Well-suited candidates for this tender would include transport service providers with a capacity for limited competition bids and experience in managing social and healthcare-related logistics. Companies that can provide detailed attention to logistical operations in educational or care environments will find this opportunity beneficial for their business growth. With a gross contract value of £59,600, it rewards those capable of delivering quality services within specified routes and timelines in the Northamptonshire area.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SN2110 6 Passenger Seats Operator PA Outbound - AM 08:13 The Stour, Daventry, NN11 4PR 08:31 Furnace Lane, Nether Heyford, Northampton, NN7 3JS 08:51 Merthyr Road, Northampton, NN5 7BT 09:00 - Cambian Northampton - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR Return - PM 15:00 - Cambian Northampton - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR 15:09 Merthyr Road, Northampton, NN5 7BT 15:29 Furnace Lane, Nether Heyford, Northampton, NN7 3JS 15:46 The Stour, Daventry, NN11 4PR * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * JJ Social, Emotional and Mental Health TP Social, Emotional and Mental Health MH Social, Emotional & interaction Difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070518-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 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 | £59,600 |

## 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 | TRAVEL EASE CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2026 at 10:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070518-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070518-2026
  26th 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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