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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a7"
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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-06d6a7

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, is titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" and falls under the services industry category. The contract is for a passenger transport service on a specific route within Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract having been awarded on 29th July 2026. This limited competition procurement involved elements below the threshold with a light touch regime, ensuring a streamlined process. The contract, valued at £31,500 GBP, is set to commence on 3rd September 2026 and concludes on 25th July 2027. The primary location for this contract is in the UKF24 region, specifically Northampton.

This contract opens up opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, specifically those offering route-based passenger services. Businesses with a strong local presence in Northampton and the capability to provide consistent, scheduled transport services with a 1-8 seat provision, such as Skyline Taxis Limited, which was awarded the contract, would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Companies targeting sub-central government contracts or those specialising in light touch regime projects could also see significant growth potential from similar tender opportunities. Moreover, the structured and limited competition procurement approach allows nimble companies with competitive offers to secure such contracts, fostering business growth in community-based transport solutions.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : NCT53 1 passenger, with PA Outbound (Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri) 07:45 - Cutler Close, Northampton, NN2 7EY 08:30 - Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Rd, Northampton, NN4 6TP Return (Wed, Thurs, Fri) 15:15 - Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Rd, Northampton, NN4 6TP 16:10 - Cutler Close, Northampton, NN2 7EY Tuesday - No PM pick up required Wednesday/Thursday/Friday normal return time

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071774-2026 |
| 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 | £31,500 |

## 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 13:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071774-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071774-2026
  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/

## Provenance

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