---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a1"
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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-06d6a1

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," specifically targeting the transport industry. Based in Northampton, UK, the council engaged in a limited procurement method classified under "light touch" regimes. The key milestone dates include the contract signing on 29th July 2026, with the service set to commence on 1st September 2026 and concluding on 23rd July 2028. This particular tender involved services related to passenger transport, aligned with CPV classification 60000000, running routes from Whitfield to Brackley.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in passenger transport and logistics, to collaborate with local government bodies. Skyline Taxis Limited, a large-scale supplier in Northampton, was awarded the contract, highlighting an advantage for well-established transport service providers who can fulfil complex route-based service demands. Smaller transport firms aiming to expand could also consider similar opportunities by building partnerships and enhancing service offerings to meet public authority requirements. With a contract value of £40,000, this procurement underscores the potential for steady revenue and partnership growth with local councils.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S712 No PA Outbound - AM 08:36 The Avenue, Whitfield, Brackley, NN13 5TE 08:45 - Magdalen College - Magdalen College School, Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, NN13 6FB Return - PM 15:15 - Magdalen College - Magdalen College School, Waynflete Avenue, Brackley, NN13 6FB 15:24 The Avenue, Whitfield, Brackley, NN13 5TE * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * FO Social, emotional and communication difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071767-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | £40,000 |

## 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 13:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071767-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071767-2026
  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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