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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7b5"
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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-06d7b5

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has recently concluded the procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)" with a status of award and contract. This tender falls under the transport services industry category and involves providing passenger transport services during term time, Monday to Friday, along specific routes in Northampton, UK. The procurement was carried out using a limited competition method, classified as below threshold, aligning with a 'light touch' regime to ensure specific service criteria are met. The contract was signed on 30th July 2026, with a service period extending from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028, marking the procurement stage as complete.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for firms specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to manage route-based logistics for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar to Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd, the successful supplier, are well-positioned to bid for such contracts, as they often offer flexible and localised services that can be tailored to the needs of public-sector organisations. Businesses with experience in managing light-touch service requirements and those capable of operating under limited competition conditions will find such opportunities align well with their operational strategies. The total contract value is £175,000, providing a robust revenue stream for the selected supplier over the two-year contract duration.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision) : Contract No: BW11B Monday to Friday (Term time only) Service No: 119 Outbound 08:03 Memorial Hall, Astrop Road, King's Sutton, OX17 3PQ 08:06 Opp. Astrop Grange, Upper Astrop Road, King's Sutton, OX17 3PT 08:20 Chenderit School, Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR Return 15:05 Chenderit School, Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR 15:19 Opp. Astrop Grange, Upper Astrop Road, King's Sutton, OX17 3PT 15:22 Memorial Hall, Astrop Road, King's Sutton, OX17 3PQ Vehicle must be at the school (PM) by 15:00 Daily Mileage: 12 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/072220-2026 |
| 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 | 2 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 | £175,000 |

## 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 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072220-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072220-2026
  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/

## Provenance

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