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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6a9"
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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-06d6a9

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has recently completed the procurement process for their "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" focusing on transport services for school days, operating between Northampton and Yardley Hastings. This contract, intended to facilitate school commutes, was conducted with limited competition under the "lightTouch" regime and is classified within the transport services sector. The contract, valued at £20,000, spans from 3rd September 2026 to 21st July 2030. The procurement process has moved past the award stage, with Skyline Taxis Limited selected as the supplier. This opportunity falls within a public authority sub-central government setup, and stakeholders should note that the procurement method used was below the threshold stipulated for larger competitions.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped to handle small group travel in urban and suburban settings. With a focus on consistent school transport, companies with experience in managing recurring service schedules could greatly benefit. Business growth can be realised through reliable service delivery and potential future tender participation. Firms similar in scale and expertise to Skyline Taxis Limited, especially those that have the capacity for steady cooperation with local councils, would find this contract profitable and a potential avenue for expanded service offerings in the sector.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract No: N17 Service: 619 Mondays to Fridays (school days only) Outbound 08:20 West Brook Close - Yardley Hasitings, NN7 1FA 08:40 Abbeyfield School - Mereway, Northampton, NN4 8BU Return 15:15 Abbeyfield School - Mereway, Northampton, NN4 8BU 15:34 West Brook Close - Yardley Hasitings, NN7 1FA Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 18 miles **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/071776-2026 |
| 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 - 21 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## 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 13:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071776-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071776-2026
  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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