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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d79e"
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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-06d79e

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)." This tender is classified under the transport services industry category and will be executed in Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically targeted below the threshold for limited competition, as per legal basis 2023/54. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' and 'Contract' phase, marking its completion. The tender involved services provided during school term times, with operations beginning on 3rd September 2026 and concluding on 23rd July 2028, following a contract signing date on 30th July 2026.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in local transport solutions and capable of meeting specific operational schedules. Moulton Minibus Service LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), was awarded the contract, highlighting the competitiveness of smaller providers in the transport services sector. The project's focus on route-based passenger transport implies potential growth for companies adept in logistical planning and vehicle management. Businesses with the capacity to operate a fleet of 17+ seat vehicles and an understanding of school transport needs would find this contract an ideal fit to expand their operational footprint within the regional transport market.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision) : Contract No: DG38C Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service No: 340 Outbound 07:40 Lime Avenue Bus Stop, Eydon, NN11 3PG 07:49 Byfield Post Office, High Street, Byfield, NN11 6XQ 08:00 Pinfold Green, Badby, NN11 3AE 08:08 Opp. The Green, Newnham 08:15 DSLV E-Act Academy, Hawke Road, Daventry, NN11 4LJ Return 15:25 DSLV E-Act Academy, Hawke Road, Daventry, NN11 4LJ 15:35 Opp. The Green, Newnham 15:40 Pinfold Green, Badby, NN11 3AE 15:50 Byfield Post Office, High Street, Byfield, NN11 6XQ 15:59 Lime Avenue Bus Stop, Eydon, NN11 3PG The vehicle must be on site (pm) at DSLV E-Act Academy by 15:20 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 24.0 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/072190-2026 |
| 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 | £160,000 |

## 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 | MOULTON MINIBUS SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072190-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072190-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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