---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d444"
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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-06d444

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, identified by OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06d444, involved the provision of passenger transport services for 2026, specifically for routes that accommodate 1-8 passenger seats. The project falls under the transport services category excluding waste transport, and is located in Northampton, UK. The procurement phase has been completed, with the contract being awarded on 27th July 2026, and set to commence on 2nd September 2026, concluding on 23rd July 2028. This was a limited competition process below the threshold, indicating a selective contractor approach. The contract was awarded to R CARS, who will supply these services under the terms set out by the Council. The project's legal basis is supported by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those proficient in providing seat-based passenger transport solutions. Companies that specialise in accommodating passengers with communication, emotional, and interaction difficulties would find this contract advantageous. As the awarded process used a limited competition method, it suggests that businesses with specific credentials or past performance in similar projects could increase their chances of winning future contracts by demonstrating specialised capability and reliability. Large organizations with resources tailored to execute multiple transport routes effectively can particularly benefit and expand their portfolio with public authority contracts like this one.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SN2044 8 Passenger Seats With PA Outbound - AM 07:55 Beverley Way, Towcester, NN12 6UE 08:04 The Paddocks, Northampton, NN12 7YA 08:23 Samwell Way, Northampton, NN4 9QJ 08:31 Upton Lane, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4XG 08:49 - Northgate School Arts College - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR 08:55 - The BeeHive - Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8LR Return - PM 15:00 - The BeeHive - Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8LR 15:06 - Northgate School Arts College - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR 15:23 Upton Lane, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4XG 15:32 Samwell Way, Northampton, NN4 9QJ 15:51 The Paddocks, Northampton, NN12 7YA 16:01 Beverley Way, Towcester, NN12 6UE * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * JGP Difficulties with - Communication & interaction, managing her anxieties, Cognition and learning. AC Difficulties with - Communication & interaction, managing her anxieties, Cognition and learning. ZB Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. JB Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070779-2026 |
| 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 | £69,990 |

## 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 | R CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 12:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070779-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070779-2026
  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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