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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b2"
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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-06d6b2

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## Summary

The procurement process led by West Northamptonshire Council focuses on providing passenger transport services for a route-based service accommodating 1-8 seats. This contract, identified as "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," falls under the transport services category and is designed with a light touch regime. The service will cover routes within Northampton, specifically from Rochester Road to Elizabeth Woodville School, operating Monday to Friday during term time. The procurement stage has been completed with a contract awarded on 29th July 2026, set to commence on 4th September 2026 and conclude on 25th July 2027. The procurement method employed was limited competition due to its below-threshold nature.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in transport services and have the capability to operate within Northampton. Large-scale entities like Skyline Taxis Limited, which successfully secured this contract, illustrate the type of company well-suited to this market. Businesses that can offer reliable and efficient transport services, especially those adept at managing routes with specific schedule requirements, are likely to find similar opportunities favourable for expansion. Participating in such tenders can help businesses build credentials and expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract: RT5 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 508 Outbound 08:10 - Rochester Road, Towcester, NN12 6GT 08:15 - Breadlands, Towcester, NN12 6GB 08:30 - Elizabeth Woodville School, North Campus, Roade, NN7 2LP Return 15:10 - Elizabeth Woodville School, North Campus, Roade, NN7 2LP 15:25 - Breadlands, Towcester, NN12 6GB 15:30 - Rochester Road, Towcester, NN12 6GT The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 15:05 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 14 **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/071788-2026 |
| 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 - 25 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 13:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071788-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071788-2026
  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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