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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d5e2"
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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-06d5e2

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for Passenger Transport Services 2026, specifically for route-based transport accommodating 1-8 passengers. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The process has reached the award and contract stage as of 28th July 2026, with the contract signed on the same day. The contract is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and will continue until 25th July 2027. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, as the contract value was below the threshold, and it was conducted under a special light-touch regime. The transport service will cover certain areas in Northampton and Daventry, with specific pick-up and drop-off locations highlighted.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, especially those capable of providing route-based passenger services, to engage with public sector contracts. Companies that can manage small passenger transport provisions and have experience in or the capacity for logistical coordination over urban and peri-urban areas would be well-suited to compete. Sky Cars, a large firm based in Northampton, has already been awarded the contract, indicating a preference for companies with a scalable operational capacity. Such contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolio and extend their service reach within the public sector, contributing significantly to their growth and market presence.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : EC-SPRING4 4 passengers, no PA 3 trips per day Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri Trip 1 (EC-SPRING4a) 08:19 Rosebery Avenue, Northampton, NN5 5BU 08:29 Delapre Street, Northampton, NN4 8HA 08:55 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA Trip 2 (EC-SPRING4b) 11:04 St. Botolph Close, Daventry, NN11 2LR 11:37 Ethel Street, Northampton, NN1 5ER 12:00 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA (drop off 2 passengers, collect 2 passengers) 12:24 Delapre Street, Northampton, NN4 8HA 12:33 Rosebery Avenue, Northampton, NN5 5BU Trip 3 (EC-SPRING4c) 15:00 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA, 15:25 Ethel Street, Northampton, NN1 5ER 16:02 St. Botolph Close, Daventry, NN11 2LR **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/071476-2026 |
| 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 - 25 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,000 |

## 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 22:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071476-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071476-2026
  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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