---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d442"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-27"
---

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

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d442

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## Summary

The contract "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was awarded by West Northamptonshire Council, with an office located in Northampton, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and involves a limited competition method, aimed at services below the threshold of light-touch regime. The award stage, now complete, took place on 27th July 2026, with the contract period starting from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The identified route operates Monday to Friday during term time, servicing specific locations in Northampton and Brackley.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those equipped to provide specialised seating for children with communication and social difficulties. Large-scale businesses like BAXE Transport, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts in passenger transport services may find similar opportunities for growth with local councils such as West Northamptonshire Council. The contract, valued at £64,000, highlights the importance of catering services to meet specific community needs while adhering to local authority requirements.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SN2494 Monday to Friday - Term time only Outbound - AM 08:14 Juno Crescent, Brackley, NN13 6GN 08:19 Northampton Road, Brackley, NN13 6FF 08:50 - East Hunsbury Primary - Penvale Road, Northampton, NN4 0QW Return - PM 15:30 - East Hunsbury Primary - Penvale Road, Northampton, NN4 0QW 16:01 Northampton Road, Brackley, NN13 6FF 16:06 Juno Crescent, Brackley, NN13 6GN * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * EG Down Syndrome, communication and social difficulties - Booster Seat EL Communication and interaction difficulties - Child Seat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070768-2026 |
| 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 | £64,000 |

## 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 | BAXE TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070768-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070768-2026
  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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