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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7c6"
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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-06d7c6

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council awarded a contract for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)" within the transport services industry. This contract caters to a specific route operating during school term time from various locations including Holcot, Hannington, and Walgrave in Northampton. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was under a limited competition method due to its below threshold classification, aligning with section 2023/54 of UK legislation. The contract was signed on 30th July 2026, and has an active period from 3rd September 2026 until 23rd July 2028, with a total gross value of £125,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, especially those with an existing fleet capable of providing passenger transport services. Businesses like Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd, an SME based in Northampton, which won this contract, demonstrate the potential for local entities to capitalise on regional service provisions. With a focus on efficient routing and daily commitments, companies that can offer reliable, punctual, and safe transport services stand to benefit from similar procurement opportunities in sub-central government frameworks.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision) : Contract No: N8AC Mondays to Fridays (Term time only) Service: 689 Outbound 08:28 War Memorial, Moulton Road, Holcot, NN6 9SH 08:30 Rectory Lane, Opp. The White Swan, Holcot, NN6 9SS 08:35 Hannington Bus Stop, Walgrave Road, Hannington, NN6 9SX 08:41 Cherry Hill Bus Stop, Old, NN6 9QX 08:43 The White Horse, Walgrave Road, Old, NN6 9QX 08:50 Walgrave Primary School, Kettering Road, Walgrave, NN6 9PH Return 15:15 Walgrave Primary School, Kettering Road, Walgrave, NN6 9PH 15:22 The White Horse, Walgrave Road, Old, NN6 9QX 15:24 Cherry Hill Bus Stop, Old, NN6 9QX 15:30 Hannington Bus Stop, Walgrave Road, Hannington, NN6 9SX 15:35 Rectory Lane, Opp. The White Swan, Holcot, NN6 9SS 15:38 War Memorial, Moulton Road, Holcot, NN6 9SH The vehicles must be on site (pm) at the school by 15:15 Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 10 daily 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/072245-2026 |
| 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 | £125,000 |

## 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 13:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072245-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072245-2026
  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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