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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4b5"
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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-06d4b5

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by West Northamptonshire Council pertains to the provision of Passenger Transport Services for the year 2026, specifically focused on route-based transport with a seating capacity of 1-8 seats. This contract, falling under the industry category of Transport Services, is situated in Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the Award stage as of 28th July 2026, with a contract start date of 2nd September 2026 and an end date of 23rd July 2028. This contract was structured as a limited competition under the light-touch regime due to its below-threshold nature, and it has been awarded to S CARS. This initiative aims at enhancing public passenger transport services within specific routes in Northamptonshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, specifically those capable of providing efficient and reliable route-based operations with smaller seating capacities. Large transportation companies, like S CARS which successfully secured the contract, could benefit greatly from engaging in such projects. Businesses with expertise in accommodating passengers with special social, emotional, and communication needs could leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a strong presence in the local transportation sector.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : OVER-03-W 8 Passenger Seats Operator PA Outbound - AM 07:55 Verdant Vale, Northampton, NN4 0SQ 08:01 Granary Road, Northampton, NN4 0XB 08:11 Delapre Crescent Road, Northampton, NN4 8NG 08:26 Farmfield, Northampton, NN3 8AG 08:32 Leyside Court, Northampton, NN3 8XT 08:34 Dell Crescent, Northampton, NN3 8SG 08:45 - Overstone Park School - Overstone Park, Overstone Park, NN6 0DT Return - PM 15:15 - Overstone Park School - Overstone Park, Overstone Park, NN6 0DT 15:26 Dell Crescent, Northampton, NN3 8SG 15:28 Leyside Court, Northampton, NN3 8XT 15:34 Farmfield, Northampton, NN3 8AG 15:49 Delapre Crescent Road, Northampton, NN4 8NG 15:59 Granary Road, Northampton, NN4 0XB 16:05 Verdant Vale, Northampton, NN4 0SQ * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * DK Social, Emotional, and Mental Health AK Social, emotional and communicational difficulties - Car Seat MY Social, Emotional, Mental Health - Booster Seat RM Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. MW Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties. LN Social, Emotional and Mental Health - Child Seat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070992-2026 |
| 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 | £78,400 |

## 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 07:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070992-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070992-2026
  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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