---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d61e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d61e

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Passenger Transport Services for the year 2026. The services are specifically route-based, accommodating 1-8 seat provision, and focused on supporting social and emotional behavioural needs, as well as mental health difficulties. The contract covers routes between Northampton and Kettering, with specific attention to areas such as Merthyr Road, Brixworth, and Stone Lodge Therapeutic School. The procurement process has been classified under the transport services category and employed a limited competition method, indicative of a below-threshold procurement regime under a light-touch approach. The details underscore a completed process with the award date recorded on 29th July 2026, and the contract period set from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses proficient in transport services, particularly those capable of facilitating specialised passenger transport requirements. Companies similar to Travel Ease Cars Ltd, which has successfully secured this contract, highlight the scope for large-scale enterprises that can adapt to specific educational and therapeutic transport needs. The scenario suggests potential growth for businesses that offer extensive service capabilities and align with the nuanced requirements of behavioural and mental health transport services. With a contract value placed at £59,900, there is a clear indication of notable business potential for those aligned with these service specifications.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : STNLDG-03W Operator PA Outbound - AM 07:59 Merthyr Road, Northampton, NN5 7BS 08:18 Waterlee Furlong, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9UY 08:45 - Stone Lodge Therapeutic School - Rothwell Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF Return - PM 15:00 - Stone Lodge Therapeutic School - Rothwell Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF 15:23 Waterlee Furlong, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9UY 15:43 Merthyr Road, Northampton, NN5 7BS * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * CLJ Social and Emotional Behavioural Needs. TF Behaviour, Emotional, Social and Mental Health difficulties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071569-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 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 | £59,900 |

## 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 | TRAVEL EASE CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 09:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071569-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071569-2026
  29th 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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