---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d439"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d439

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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 aimed at providing transport services in and around Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted under a limited competition method, falls within the service industry category, specifically for transport services excluding waste transport. The contract has been awarded to Beacon Cars Ltd. The procurement stage has moved past the tender and award phases, with the contract to be active from 2nd September 2026 until 23rd July 2028. The contract value is estimated at £80,000.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in passenger transport services. Large-scale transport companies or those with a focus on providing personalised transport services for schools and similar institutions might find this contract particularly beneficial for growth and expansion in the Northampton region. Given the limited competition nature of the procurement method, businesses that can meet the specific requirements of handling eight-passenger provision with added focus on social, emotional, and communication needs stand a competitive chance.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Tiffield 8 8 Passenger Seats With PA Outbound - AM 08:22 Brookside, Northampton, NN11 3RU 08:36 New Road, Maidford, Towcester, NN12 8HH 08:52 Middlethorpe, Lois Weedon, Towcester, NN12 8PS 09:15 - Tiffield Academy - The Tiffield Academy, St. Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, NN12 8AA Return - PM 15:30 - Tiffield Academy - The Tiffield Academy, St. Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, NN12 8AA 15:53 Middlethorpe, Lois Weedon, Towcester, NN12 8PS 16:09 New Road, Maidford, Towcester, NN12 8HH 16:24 Brookside, Northampton, NN11 3RU * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * JF Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties CO Social, Emotional and Mental Health - Child Seat 5 POINT HARNESS JLW Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties - Booster

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070756-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 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 | BEACON CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 11:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070756-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070756-2026
  27th 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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