---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4f7"
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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-06d4f7

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for Passenger Transport Services 2026, focusing on route-based operations with a provision for 1-8 seat vehicles. Located in Northampton, the procurement falls under the services category with a particular emphasis on transport services, excluding waste transport. This procurement stage has reached completion with the award announced on 28th July 2026, and the contract is set to be active from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The procurement method employed was limited, under the threshold, allowing for less competitive processes. The contract is estimated at a value of £90,000 GBP and was awarded based on a 'light touch' regime, following guidelines stipulated under UK legislation reference 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those capable of providing specialised transport accommodating specific social and communication needs. Ideal candidates for such contracts include SMEs like Harrisons Private Hire Ltd, which secured the contract for these comprehensive transport services. Businesses operating within Northampton or having the flexibility to expand their operations to this region can benefit considerably by engaging in such procurement processes, as it offers stable revenue and the potential for long-term partnerships with local government entities like West Northamptonshire Council.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : SN2059 8 Passenger Seats Operator PA Outbound - AM 07:47 Bull Baulk, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QQ 08:07 The Pound, Brackley, NN13 5HG 08:45 - Billing Brook School - Penistone Road, Northampton, NN3 8EZ Return - PM 15:00 - Billing Brook School - Penistone Road, Northampton, NN3 8EZ 15:37 The Pound, Brackley, NN13 5HG 15:57 Bull Baulk, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QQ * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * CL Social, emotional and communication difficulties KQ Speech, language and communication difficulties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071097-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| 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 | £90,000 |

## 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 | HARRISONS PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 09:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071097-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071097-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.harrisonsnorthampton.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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