---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7c2"
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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-06d7c2

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed a public procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)", focusing on transport services in Northampton, UK, under the industry category of transport services excluding waste transportation. The process involved a limited competitive method below the threshold, structured as a light touch regime. The tender was awarded on 30th July 2026 and the contract, titled "N302C", will span from 3rd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028. The council had set a start price for this contract, with the service route specified for school days only, from Pineham to Campion School amounting to eight daily contracted passenger miles.

Businesses in the transport sector, particularly those capable of providing route-based passenger services for large groups, can find growth opportunities in contracts like this. The awarded contract to Poynters Coaches (Northampton) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, indicates that SMEs with capability in providing reliable and efficient transport solutions on specified routes, have competitive advantages in securing such tenders. Enterprises capable of delivering light-touch-regime services should consider aligning their offerings with local government requirements, as demonstrated by this procurement, to facilitate engagement and build a solid local operational base.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision) : Contract: N302C Mondays to Fridays (School days only) Service: 626 Outbound 07:55 Pineham, Upton Valley Way East Bus Stop, Upton, NN4 9BB 08:20 Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QG Return 15:15 Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QG 15:34 Pineham, Upton Valley Way East Bus Stop, Upton, NN4 9BB Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 8 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/072239-2026 |
| 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 | POYNTERS COACHES (NORTHAMPTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 13:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072239-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072239-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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