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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6b5"
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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-06d6b5

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by West Northamptonshire Council, focuses on a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)". This procurement falls within the transport services industry category and is located in Northampton, United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 29th July 2026 and expected to commence on 4th September 2026, ending on 23rd July 2028. This procurement follows a "limited" method under the "Below threshold - limited competition" category, offering light-touch regime services mainly during term times from Mondays to Fridays.

This tender presents potential opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in transport services capable of providing route-based passenger services with 1-8 seat provisions. Given the nature of requirements, businesses with established capabilities in local transport, particularly those involved in school transport or similar services, are well-suited to compete. With a contract valued at £40,000, it promises steady work and can serve as a valuable addition to a company's portfolio, especially for those looking to strengthen their presence in the Northampton region. Skyline Taxis Limited, a large-scale transport provider, has already been awarded this contract, highlighting opportunities for other similar enterprises to engage in such competitive tenders in the future.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract No. DG1 Mondays to Fridays (Term Time Only) Service: 304 x4 Seater Outbound 08:09 - Foxhill Road, Long Buckby, Grange Farm, NN6 7BW 08:20 - West Haddon Lodge, West Haddon, NN6 7AS 08:30 - Guilsborough Academy, West Haddon Road, NN6 8QE Return 15:30 - Guilsborough Academy, West Haddon Road, NN6 8QE 15:40 - West Haddon Lodge, West Haddon, NN6 7AS 15:51 - Foxhill Road, Long Buckby, Grange Farm, NN6 7BW The vehicle must be on site (pm) at Guilsborough School by 15:25 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 20.0 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/071793-2026 |
| 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 - 23 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## 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 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071793-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071793-2026
  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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