---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6ab"
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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-06d6ab

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, involves the award of a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," specifically focusing on transport services. This procurement falls under the "services" category and is located in Northampton, UK. It reached the "Award" stage on 29th July 2026. The limited competition procurement method used was below the threshold, defined by the "lightTouch" special regime. The service will run from 4th September 2026 to 22nd July 2029, covering school transport routes on weekdays, serving localities including Nobottle, Brockhall Road, and Campion School. The contract is valued at GBP 35,000.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, especially those capable of offering tailored passenger transport solutions for school routes. Companies like Skyline Taxis Limited, which has already secured this contract, exemplify the type of large-scale service providers that are well-positioned to compete in this market. Engaging in such contracts can lead to significant growth, as they offer steady, long-term revenue and the potential for future renewals or extensions. The municipal focus on sub-central government service provision could also open avenues for ventures interested in establishing or expanding their presence within the public sector transport services domain in the UK.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract No: N36 Service: 602 Mondays to Fridays (school days only) Outbound 08:07 Nobottle, NN7 4HJ 08:17 Brockhall Road, NN7 4JY 08:35 Campion School - Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QG Return 15:05 Campion School - Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QG 15:22 Brockhall Road, NN7 4JY 15:32 Nobottle, NN7 4HJ Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 22 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/071779-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2026 - 22 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## 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 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071779-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071779-2026
  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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