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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7b7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-06d7b7

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## Summary

The procurement process being summarised here involves West Northamptonshire Council, a sub-central public authority in Northampton, UK, for a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)". This contract is focused on the transport services industry category and operates within the Northampton area. The procurement has progressed to the award and contract stage, with the contract officially signed on 30th July 2026. It is a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold status, and it involves a 'lightTouch' regime for transport services. The awarded contract, with a gross value of £120,000, will run from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028.

This tender creates meaningful opportunities for businesses within the passenger transport services sector, particularly those equipped to provide route-based services for larger groups, as specified by the 17+ seat provision requirement. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited to compete, offering specialised services aligning with the tender's requirements. The structured procurement process provides a platform for such businesses to expand their service offerings in the public sector, potentially fostering long-term growth through government contracts. This can be especially beneficial for similar regional transport providers with capabilities to service specific route-based contracts during term times.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision) : Formerly known as The Elizabeth Woodville School, North Campus Contract: RT7B Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 511 Outbound 08:02 The Memorial, Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AB 08:06 St John's Way / Piddington Lane, Piddington, NN7 2DE 08:09 The Banks / Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AB 08:11 Post Office and Stores, Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AD 08:14 Regent Way / Newport Pagnell Road, Horton, NN7 2DR 08:35 Roade Village Academy, Stratford Road, Roade, NN7 2LP Return 15:10 Roade Village Academy, Stratford Road, Roade, NN7 2LP 15:31 Regent Way / Newport Pagnell Road, Horton, NN7 2DR 15:34 Post Office and Stores, Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AD 15:36 The Banks / Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AB 15:39 St John's Way / Piddington Lane, Piddington, NN7 2DE 15:42 The Memorial, Main Road, Hackleton, NN7 2AB The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 15:05 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 18 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/072224-2026 |
| 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 | £120,000 |

## 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 13:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072224-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072224-2026
  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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