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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6bf"
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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-06d6bf

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" under the industry category of transport services. The contract, awarded to Skyline Taxis Limited, will be active from 1st September 2026 to 25th July 2027 and is valued at £36,000. The procurement was carried out using a limited method under a "light touch" regime, below the threshold for open competition. This public transport service covers routes in Northampton and extends to Wellingborough, offering daily passenger transport excluding Fridays. The contract award was confirmed on 29th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specializing in passenger transport services, particularly those with existing operations in Northamptonshire. With the service requiring efficient management of passenger logistics on a set route, businesses with capabilities in offering timely and reliable transport services will be well-positioned. Larger enterprises with a proven track record in local transport can significantly benefit from gaining or maintaining contracts with public authorities, enhancing their portfolio and regional influence.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : EC-REFOCUS3 4 passengers, no PA Every day Outbound 08:27 Hunter Street, Northampton, NN1 3QD 08:38 Fullingdale Road, Northampton, NN3 2QJ 08:43 Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NP 08:51 Sidebrook court, Northampton, NN3 8UT 09:15 ReFocus - Wellingborough - Refocus, 6 Knox Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HW Return 14:30 ReFocus - Wellingborough - Refocus, 6 Knox Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1HW (12:30 Fridays) 14:50 Sidebrook court, Northampton, NN3 8UT 14:58 Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NP 15:02 Fullingdale Road, Northampton, NN3 2QJ 15:13 Hunter Street, Northampton, NN1 3QD **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/071808-2026 |
| 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 | £36,000 |

## 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 14:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071808-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071808-2026
  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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