---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d796"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d796

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was led by West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the transport services industry category, aimed to provide passenger transport services with specific route requirements. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded and signed on 30th July 2026. Services are set to commence on 7th September 2026 and conclude on 20th December 2026, with a total contract value of £27,840. This process utilised a limited competition method, indicating the procurement was below certain thresholds, and followed special light-touch regime procedures.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises, especially those specialising in transport services. The awarded supplier, MS CARS based in Northampton, exemplifies the type of business that can succeed in these opportunities. Potential bidders would benefit from having a robust local presence and the ability to deliver specialised transport services in compliance with specified schedules and routes. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and provide steady revenue streams through public sector partnerships.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : NCT55 1 passenger, no PA Monday-Thursday Outbound 12:29 Benjamin Square, Northampton, NN4 9RH 13:00 Stephenson Academy, Crosslands, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, MK14 6AX Return 14:45 Stephenson Academy, Crosslands, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, MK14 6AX 15:16 Benjamin Square, Northampton, NN4 9RH

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072179-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2026 - 20 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,840 |

## 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 | MS CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072179-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072179-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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