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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d79c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
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-06d79c

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)" has been undertaken by West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom. This opportunity falls under the transport services industry category and covers the specific service route from Great Oxendon to Guilsborough Academy and vice versa during term time. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award date set on 30th July 2026, and the contract period running from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. This contract, procured through a limited competition method below the threshold, is particularly structured under a light touch regime, meaning certain procedural flexibilities apply. The contract has been signed with Hamiltons Coaches Limited as the principal supplier.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those capable of fulfilling requirements for route-based passenger transport with a seating capacity of 17 or more. Firms with a strong presence or operational capacity in Northamptonshire and nearby regions could find this contract beneficial for expanding their foothold in the local transport services sector. It provides a stable stream of revenue given its term time service schedule over nearly two years. Organisations with experience in managing daily passenger miles efficiently are well-suited to leverage this contract for growth and further establish themselves in public transport services.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision) : Contract: DG14 Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 314 Outbound 07:55 Opp. The George Bus Stop, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NA 08:02 The Bulls Head, Kelmarsh Road, Arthingworth LE16 8JZ 08:07 Bus Shelter, Harborough Road, Kelmarsh, NN6 9LT 08:18 Skippon's Court Bus Stop, High Street, Naseby, NN6 6DD 08:30 Guilsborough Academy, West Haddon Road, NN6 8QE Return 15:30 Guilsborough Academy, West Haddon Road, NN6 8QE 15:43 Skippon's Court Bus Stop, High Street, Naseby, NN6 6DD 15:55 Bus Shelter, Harborough Road, Kelmarsh, NN6 9LT 16:00 The Bulls Head, Kelmarsh Road, Arthingworth LE16 8JZ 16:08 Opp. The George Bus Stop, Great Oxendon, LE16 8NA The vehicle must be on site (pm) at the school by 1520 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 30 **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/072187-2026 |
| 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 | 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 | £133,000 |

## 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 | HAMILTONS COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072187-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072187-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hamilton-coaches.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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