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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d5be"
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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-06d5be

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)", under a limited procurement method, aimed at providing transport services primarily during term-time for a set route between Tiffield Road and Sponne School in Towcester. The contract, titled "RT33," awarded to CARLTON CAR SERVICE LTD, covers a period from 4th September 2026 to 23rd July 2028, with a total value of 24,900 GBP. The award stage was finalised on 28th July 2026. This procurement falls under the transport services category and engages with the need for small vehicle transportation.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable, small-scale passenger transport solutions. Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) like CARLTON CAR SERVICE LTD are well-suited to compete, especially if they have flexibility in service provision and the capability to operate within specific timeframes such as school term schedules. It provides a steady, predictable business opportunity, ensuring consistent revenue over its duration. Businesses specialising in similar services or those aiming to expand their portfolio into public sector transport can look at such tenders to drive growth.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract No: RT33 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service No: 537 Outbound 08:17 - Tiffield Rd, Caldecote, NN12 8AG 08:30 - Sponne School, Brackley Road, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6DJ Return 15:05 - Sponne School, Brackley Road, Towcester, Northants, NN12 6DJ 15:12 - Tiffield Rd, Caldecote, NN12 8AG The vehicle must be on site (pm) at Sponne School by 1500 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 4.0 miles **Please note WNC will be setting a start price on this contract**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071414-2026 |
| 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 | 4 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 | £24,900 |

## 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 | CARLTON CAR SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071414-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071414-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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