---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d69f"
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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-06d69f

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision), with the contract award being finalised on 29th July 2026. This particular contract falls under the transport services category and focuses on specific route-based travel within Northampton, UK. The procurement method applied was a "limited" approach, categorized as "Below threshold - limited competition." The contract commenced on 2nd September 2026 and is expected to conclude on 23rd July 2028, with a total contract value of £29,000. The provision of services will address the requirement for transport routes accommodating up to eight passengers.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to manage small passenger transport operations. Companies like Skyline Taxis Limited, which has been awarded the contract, demonstrate that enterprises with capabilities in transport logistics and customer service, especially those in the Northampton region, can leverage such opportunities for business growth. The limited competition nature suggests that businesses with innovative approaches or niche offerings in passenger transport stand a good chance in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S715 4 Passenger Seats No PA Outbound - AM 08:27 High Street, Yardley Hastings - Empleton Cottage, Northampton, NN7 1ER 08:40 - Ousedale Acadamy Olney Campus - Ousedale School, Olney Campus, Aspreys, Olney, MK46 5LF Return - PM 15:15 - Ousedale Acadamy Olney Campus - Ousedale School, Olney Campus, Aspreys, Olney, MK46 5LF 15:27 High Street, Yardley Hastings - Empleton Cottage, Northampton, NN7 1ER * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * MK Social and emotional difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071765-2026 |
| 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 | 2 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 | £29,000 |

## 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 | SKYLINE TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 13:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071765-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071765-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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