---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a4"
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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-06d6a4

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed its procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" in the transport industry category. Located in Northampton, the contract encompasses transportation from various local routes to the CE Academy in Wellingborough. The procurement, which was limited and conducted below the threshold, culminated in an award on 29th July 2026, and the contract will be active from 3rd September 2026 to 25th July 2027. The process was part of a light-touch regime, highlighting the focus on community-based transport services.

This contract offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, especially those with experience in local route-based operations. Companies like Skyline Taxis Limited, which has been awarded this contract, demonstrate that businesses with substantial local presence and capacity to manage small-scale passenger transport operations are well-suited for such opportunities. This tender supports growth in areas focusing on community connectivity and efficient passenger transport solutions.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : EC-SPRING3 3 passengers, no PA Every day Outbound 08:12 Bickerstaffes Road, Towcester, NN12 6EQ, 08:30 Ringway Terrace, Ringway, Northampton, NN4 8ET 08:34 Thirlestane Road, Northampton, NN4 8HD 09:00 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA Return 15:00 CE Academy - Spring Gardens - Spring Gardens, Wellingborough, NN8 2AA (12:00 Wednesdays) 15:26 Thirlestane Road, Northampton, NN4 8HD 15:30 Ringway Terrace, Ringway, Northampton, NN4 8ET 15:49 Bickerstaffes Road, Towcester, NN12 6EQ **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/071770-2026 |
| 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 - 25 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## 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 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071770-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071770-2026
  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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