---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d78e"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-30"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d78e

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)" contract, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The services, provided by Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd, cover school routes in Northampton with key drop-off and pick-up points at places such as Glebe Road and Wollaston School. The procurement falls under the limited competition method, below the threshold in the light-touch regime, with the contract commencing on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 23rd July 2028. The total contract value is £125,000, and it was signed on 30th July 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities particularly for services in the passenger transport industry. Businesses specialising in route-based transport, with a focus on school and community transport needs, stand to benefit. SMEs like Country Lion may find such tenders attractive, especially those capable of offering competitive services for local authorities. Engaging in these contracts can enhance business profiles, provide stable revenue sources, and foster long-term relationships with local councils.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision) : Contract: RT26 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 531 Outbound 08:03 Glebe Road/ Burmans Way, Cogenhoe, NN7 1NR 08:06 Post Office, Cogenhoe, NN7 1LU 08:08 The Royal Oak, Cogenhoe, NN7 1LT 08:25 Wollaston School, Irchester Road, Wollaston, NN29 7PH Return 15:05 Wollaston School, Irchester Road, Wollaston, NN29 7PH 15:22 The Royal Oak, Cogenhoe, NN7 1LT 15:24 Post Office, Cogenhoe, NN7 1LU 15:27 Glebe Road/ Burmans Way, Cogenhoe, NN7 1NR The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 1505 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/072167-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 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 | £125,000 |

## 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 | COUNTRY LION (NORTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072167-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072167-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.countrylion.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

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