---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
---

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

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4c2

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" focusing on providing transport services within Northampton, UK. This contract is categorised under transport services, excluding waste transport, and involves a route-based service with provisions for specific seating arrangements. The service is set to commence from 3rd September 2026 and will run until 23rd July 2028. The procurement method was limited, aligning with "Below threshold - limited competition" directives under the light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £45,000, was awarded on 28th July 2026 to John's Taxi, a large supplier based in Daventry, UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, especially those specialising in passenger services catering to vehicles with 1-8 seating provisions. Companies providing accessible transport services, or those with experience in catering to specific physical and sensory needs, are well-suited for similar contracts. The limited competition approach indicates that opportunities could arise for suppliers who can uniquely offer tailored transport solutions. SMEs and large suppliers capable of fulfilling public service requirements efficiently may find further opportunities in the regional public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SN2157 4 Passenger Seats Monday to Fridays Onlney Park Barby CV23 8AW 0825 1525 Harris C of E Academy Overslade Lane Rugby CV22 6EA 0845 1525 * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * NC: Physical and/or Sensory , Approach to Learning and Cognitive Skills,Social, Emotional and Mental Health Pseudo achondroplasia and had 8 plate surgery in his right and left legs Manual Wheelchair

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071013-2026 |
| 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 | 3 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 | £45,000 |

## 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 | JOHN'S TAXI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 08:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071013-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071013-2026
  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/

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