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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b3"
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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-06d6b3

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" to Skyline Taxis Limited. This service, classified under the transport services industry category, involves the provision of route-based passenger transport services during term time, Monday to Friday. The contract was signed on 29th July 2026 and is set to run from 1st September 2026 until 25th July 2027. Located in Northampton, the procurement process adhered to a 'limited' procurement method, targeting below threshold competition, and is now complete. The buyer, West Northamptonshire Council, ensures compliance with UK legislation, operating from Northampton, with contact available via Tom Callaghan at the Council.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large transport service providers like Skyline Taxis Limited. Companies specialising in light-touch transport service regimes have the potential to capitalise on such contracts. With a gross contract value of £20,000, businesses that provide efficient passenger transport solutions, especially those located in or near Northampton, would find themselves well-positioned to deliver these services. This also serves as a foothold in the public transport service sector, enabling enhanced visibility and potential for future tenders with public authorities like West Northamptonshire Council.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract: RT34 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 538 Outbound 08:00 Preston Deanery Road, Quinton NN7 2ED 08:10 Lyne Walk, Hackleton, NN7 2BW 08:25 Wootton Park School, Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0HZ Return 15:25 Wootton Park School, Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0HZ 15:43 Lyne Walk, Hackleton, NN7 2BW 15:54 Preston Deanery Road, Quinton NN7 2ED The vehicle must be on site (pm) at the school by 1510 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 16 **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/071791-2026 |
| 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 | 1 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 13:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071791-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071791-2026
  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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