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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6af"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-06d6af

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by West Northamptonshire Council, pertains to the contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)." This contract focuses on transportation services within the sub-central government industry category, and is specifically located in Northampton, United Kingdom. This process has reached the award stage, with Skyline Taxis Limited named as the supplier. The contract, awarded on 29 July 2026, is slated to commence on 3 September 2026 and end on 25 July 2027. This limited competition procurement method is below the threshold, adhering to the light-touch regime, characterized by meticulous route-based specifications and scheduled operations during term time.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those equipped to manage specific route-based operations with 1-8 seat provisions. While Skyline Taxis Limited has been awarded this contract, similar opportunities could arise for businesses of a large scale looking to expand in the Northampton area and beyond. This contract offers substantial growth potential for companies with expertise in managing contractual transportation services adhering to strict time schedules and operational efficiencies. Furthermore, entities focusing on government contracts may find this sector lucrative due to the consistent demand for such services within public sector bodies.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract: N25 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 631 Outbound 07:58 - The Green, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5AP 08:16 - Uppingham Street, Northampton, NN1 2PG 08:18 - St Andrew's Road, Northampton, NN1 2PQ 08:26 - Kenmuir Avenue, Northampton, NN2 7EW 08:35 - Northampton School for Girls, Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG Return 15:30 - Northampton School for Girls - Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG 15:39 - Kenmuir Avenue, Northampton, NN2 7EW 15:47 - St Andrew's Road, Northampton, NN1 2PQ 15:49 - Uppingham Street, Northampton, NN1 2PG 16:07 - The Green, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5AP The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 15:20 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 16 daily 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/071784-2026 |
| 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 | £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 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071784-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071784-2026
  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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