---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4c7"
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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-06d4c7

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Passenger Transport Services 2026, focusing on route-based transportation with a capacity of 1-8 seats. This project, scheduled from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028, supports social, emotional, and communication needs, showcasing limited competition procurement methods under a light-touch regime. The contract, valued at £52,000, encourages service excellence in transportation within Northampton, UKF24 region, and adheres to the legal framework 2023/54 established by the UKPGA.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for large transportation service providers like ACTIVE NORTH CARS, known for their expertise and reliability in delivering consistent route-based services. The services involve key routes connecting educational institutions with the broader Northampton area, benefiting companies proficient in passenger transport logistics, and those motivated to expand their footprint in public sector collaboration. This contract highlights growth potential, particularly for those interested in supporting educational transport needs and engaging with local government logistical frameworks.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SN2402 Operator PA 6 Passenger Seats Outbound - AM 08:04 Sidebrook Court, Northampton, NN3 8UT 08:13 Dandelion Close,, Northampton, NN3 5FB 08:19 Foskitt Court South, Northampton, NN3 9AX 08:45 - Hunsbury Park - Chiltern Site - Chiltern Primary School, Chiltern Way, Northampton, NN5 6BW Return - PM 15:15 - Hunsbury Park - Chiltern Site - Chiltern Primary School, Chiltern Way, Northampton, NN5 6BW 15:38 Foskitt Court South, Northampton, NN3 9AX 15:45 Dandelion Close,, Northampton, NN3 5FB 15:55 Sidebrook Court, Northampton, NN3 8UT * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * TA ASD, Social, emotional and communication difficulties RA ASD, Social, emotional and communication difficulties RW ASD, Social, emotional and communication difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071025-2026 |
| 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 | £52,000 |

## 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 | ACTIVE NORTH CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 08:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071025-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071025-2026
  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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