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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4b2

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Passenger Transport Services for 2026, specifically focusing on route-based transport with 1-8 seat provision. This contract falls under the services category and is situated within Northampton, UK. The procurement was conducted via a limited competition method below threshold, under the light touch regime, and awarded to S CARS, a large supplier, on 28th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 2nd September 2026 and will run until 23rd July 2028, with a gross contract value of £83,900. The routes cover various locations including Daventry and Long Buckby, providing services to places such as Northgate School Arts College and The BeeHive in Northampton.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, especially those adept at route planning and logistics management. Companies that can provide tailored transport solutions for social and emotional needs or those equipped to handle specific capacity requirements (such as mini-buses or larger taxis) would be particularly well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, businesses interested in establishing or enhancing their portfolio within the public sector, especially local government contracts, may find such opportunities advantageous for long-term growth and networking within the community.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SN2037 8 Passenger Seats With PA Outbound - AM 07:34 Grasscroft, Long Buckby, Northampton, NN6 7PZ 07:38 Spencer Road, Long Buckby, NN6 7YP 07:51 Cunningham Close, Daventry, NN11 4JN 07:59 Hidcote Way, Daventry, NN11 8AE 08:09 Keble Close, Daventry, NN1 4RG 08:43 - Northgate School Arts College - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR 08:50 - The BeeHive - Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8LR Return - PM 15:00 - The BeeHive - Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 8LR 15:07 - Northgate School Arts College - Queens Park Parade, Northampton, NN2 6LR 15:41 Keble Close, Daventry, NN1 4RG 15:52 Hidcote Way, Daventry, NN11 8AE 16:00 Cunningham Close, Daventry, NN11 4JN 16:12 Spencer Road, Long Buckby, NN6 7YP 16:16 Grasscroft, Long Buckby, Northampton, NN6 7PZ * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * AE Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. RO'K Social and emotional difficulties. LMF Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. HE ASD, social and emotional needs. EW 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/070988-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 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 | £83,900 |

## 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 | S CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 06:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070988-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070988-2026
  28th 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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