---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da86"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-04"
---

# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da86

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, situated in Northampton, United Kingdom. The tender falls within the transport services industry category and involves the provision of passenger transport services during school term times. The process commenced under a limited procurement method described as "below threshold - limited competition." The relevant contract has been awarded and is active, with the services scheduled to begin on 2nd September 2026 and concluding on 23rd July 2028. The contract, valued at £40,000, was signed on 4th August 2026, following the award date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the transport services sector. Companies such as private hire firms or those specialising in passenger transport are well-suited to deliver the specified services, which require provision for up to eight seats. Given the nature of the service—being routine, predictable routes during school terms—businesses can leverage this contract as a stable source of income and enhance their reputation in the public sector, potentially leading to further contract opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S617 With PA Driver App Pin Code: 741816 Drive App Registration Code: 503031 Monday - Friday Term time only Outbound - M 08:22 Kestrel Close, Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0TN 08:40 - Wootton Park School - Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0JA Return - PM 15:10 - Wootton Park School - Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0JA 15:28 Kestrel Close, Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0TN * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * EJ Social, emotional and communication difficulties, not aware of dangers - Child Seat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073438-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 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 | £40,000 |

## 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 | HARRISONS PRIVATE HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 07:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073438-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073438-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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