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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d3c9"
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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-06d3c9

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" tender, awarding the contract to TRAVEL EASE CARS LTD. This procurement pertains to the transport services industry, focusing on providing passenger transport services across Northampton, United Kingdom. The process reached its completion stage with the contract being activated on 2nd September 2026, running through to 23rd July 2028. The procurement was conducted under a limited competition method, falling below the typical threshold with a focus on light touch regime, and has a total value of GBP 69,800. Key locations for the service include multiple points across Northampton, primarily involving school transportation routes.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specializing in passenger services. Companies capable of providing efficient, reliable transport solutions within Northampton have the potential to partner with local authorities for future services, facilitating business growth through stable government contracts. Large-scale transport providers and those with expertise in managing small passenger routes, especially organisations experienced in managing specialised customer needs such as social, emotional, and communication difficulties, would find this a fitting opportunity to extend their service offerings and establish long-term collaborations with public authorities.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S714 Operator PA 8 Seater Outbound - AM 07:27 Froxhill Crescent, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9LN 07:32 Hornbeam Row, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9WG 07:47 The Leys, Northampton, NN2 6QZ 08:02 Bougainvillea Drive, Northampton, NN3 3XD 08:13 Rides Court, Northampton, NN3 7UA 08:25 - Northampton School - Northampton School, Thorpeville, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7TR Return - PM 15:35 - Northampton School - Northampton School, Thorpeville, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7TR 15:47 Rides Court, Northampton, NN3 7UA 16:01 Bougainvillea Drive, Northampton, NN3 3XD 16:18 The Leys, Northampton, NN2 6QZ 16:33 Hornbeam Row, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9WG 16:38 Froxhill Crescent, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9LN MA behavioural difficulties TG Social, emotional and communication difficulties HB Social, emotional and communication difficulties AS ASD Difficulties with fine and gross motor skills, balance and coordination, Socialisation, communication, reasoning, attention, regulating sensory stimuli PH behavioural difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070519-2026 |
| 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 | £69,800 |

## 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 10:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070519-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070519-2026
  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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