---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d5e1"
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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-06d5e1

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract, essential for providing school transport services. The procurement process falls under the sub-central government category and is located in Northampton, United Kingdom, within the UKF24 region. This tender was conducted using a limited procurement method, focusing on limited competition and concluding with the award stage. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, was signed on 28th July 2026 and will be active from 1st September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The primary service focus is transport, excluding waste transport, adhering to the light touch regime under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialised in passenger transport services, particularly those offering route-based transit with seating provisions for 1-8 passengers. Businesses adept in providing social, emotional, and mental health support services would find this contract particularly suitable, as they can contribute to the unique requirements specified by the council. Such tender opportunities can drive growth by establishing ongoing relationships with public authorities and allowing companies to showcase their capabilities in delivering reliable and efficient transport solutions. Large firms like Sky Cars, which secured the contract, exemplify the potential benefits for businesses that align closely with the tender requirements.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S652 4-seater With PA Monday to Friday - Term Time Only Outbound - AM 08:36 Douglas Meadows, Scaldwell, Northampton, NN6 9JN 08:45 - Walgrave Primary School - Kettering Road, Walgrave, NN6 9PH Return - PM 15:15 - Walgrave Primary School - Kettering Road, Walgrave, NN6 9PH 15:24 Douglas Meadows, Scaldwell, Northampton, NN6 9JN * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * SK Social, Emotional and Mental Health

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071475-2026 |
| 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 | 1 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 | £50,000 |

## 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 | SKY CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 22:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071475-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071475-2026
  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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