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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7e2"
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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-06d7e2

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the award of a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision)." The procurement pertains to the transport services industry and covers routes within Northampton, United Kingdom, under the public authority - sub-central government classification. The procurement was structured with limited competition below threshold and is categorised under the light-touch regime. The related contract, awarded to Country Lion (Northampton) Ltd, covers daily passenger transport connecting locations such as Ashpole Spinney and Campion School on school days, starting from 3rd September 2026 until 23rd July 2028. The contract is valued at £117,500 and was signed on 30th July 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in transport services. Companies experienced in managing school transport routes or those seeking to enter the public transport market in the Northampton region would find this tender suitable. The focus on a limited competition process indicates that businesses with established local operations may have a competitive edge. The involvement of a public authority also provides stability and long-term potential for partnerships in service delivery within the local community.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (17+ Seat Provision) : Contract: N302D Mondays to Fridays (School days only) Service: 636 Outbound 08:15 Ashpole Spinney / Banbury Lane Bus Stop, NN4 9QB 08:20 Kislingbury Road Bus Stop, Rothersthorpe, NN7 3BH 08:20 Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QG Return 15:15 Campion School, Kislingbury Road, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QG 15:26 Kislingbury Road Bus Stop, Rothersthorpe, NN7 3BH 15:32 Ashpole Spinney / Banbury Lane Bus Stop, NN4 9QB Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 10 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/072291-2026 |
| 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 | £117,500 |

## 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 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072291-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072291-2026
  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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