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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b1"
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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-06d6b1

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has reached the award stage of its procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)". The project, targeted under the UKF24 region encompassing Northampton, focuses on transport services. The procurement utilised a limited competition method under the 'Below threshold - limited competition' category, and it adheres to a light touch regime. This contract, awarded to Skyline Taxis Limited, is crucial for providing route-based passenger services with a focus on 1-8 seat provisions, operating during school term times from Monday to Friday. The contract was signed on 29th July 2026, with operations set to begin on 3rd September 2026 and continue until 23rd July 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing efficient and reliable passenger transport solutions. Companies with expertise in managing route-based transportation with smaller vehicle fleets would benefit significantly. Given the contract's focus on regular, school-related transport within a defined locale, businesses that can offer competitive pricing whilst adhering to specific timetables will be well-suited for such procurement opportunities. The potential to engage in public sector partnerships with councils, such as West Northamptonshire Council, can provide long-lasting business growth and increased visibility within local government sectors.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract No: DG47 PA Required: Yes Vehicle Capacity: 4 Monday to Friday (Term time only) Service No: 346 Outbound 08:05 - Middleton Road, Daventry, NN11 8BH 08:35 - Staverton CofE Primary, Glebe Lane, NN1 6JF Return 15:15 - Staverton CofE Primary, Glebe Lane, NN1 6JF 15:45 - Middleton Road, Daventry, NN11 8BH Vehicle must be at the school (PM) by 15:05 Daily Mileage: 8 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/071786-2026 |
| 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 - 23 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,500 |

## 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 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071786-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071786-2026
  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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