---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d445"
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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-06d445

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)", overseen by West Northamptonshire Council, centred on providing services for transport routes in Northampton. The award is classified under transport services and entails servicing routes with vehicle arrangements accommodating wheelchair access, tail lifts, and specific timing to key points like Northampton Academy. Finalised with a completion status, the procurement employed a "limited" method with light-touch regime considerations, and the contract, valued at £49,990, was signed on 27th July 2026, with the service commencing on 3rd September 2026 and running until 25th July 2027.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for enterprises specialising in transport services. Companies with experience in managing tailored passenger transport services, especially those proficient in accommodating specific accessibility needs, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Such procurement processes open pathways for building sustained partnerships with public authorities like West Northamptonshire Council, enhancing business portfolios with government contracts. In this instance, R CARS, a large entity, successfully secured the contract, highlighting the benefit of proven capacity and specialisation in this competitive procurement environment.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S720 Vehicle size: W/C accessible, Tail lift With PA Outbound - AM 08:32 The Headlands, Northampton, NN3 2PA 08:40 - Northampton Academy - Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH Return - PM 15:00 - Northampton Academy - Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH 15:09 The Headlands, Northampton, NN3 2PA * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * XC Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - W/C Quickie Q300M - Tail lift needed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070780-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2026 - 25 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,990 |

## 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 12:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070780-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070780-2026
  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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