---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dac6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dac6

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, UK, for the provision of Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision). The contract, identified by BW19, has reached the award stage as of 4th August 2026. It is categorised within the transport services industry, excluding waste transport services. The procurement method used was a limited competition, operating below threshold, under a light touch regime. The service contract lasts from 2nd September 2026 to 25th July 2027, focusing primarily on school transport services within specified Northants routes on school days only.

The tender offers opportunities for service providers in the passenger transport sector, particularly those with experience running scheduled route-based services. Businesses like Ezy Cars, a small to medium enterprise, have been successfully contracted, demonstrating suitable conditions for SMEs aiming to expand in local transport logistics. This contract is especially appealing to businesses in the UK transport sector looking for steady income over the academic year with fixed daily mileage and routes. The contract's strategic design prompts growth through consistent service delivery aligned with the school calendar, offering predictable operational schedules for service providers.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Contract: BW19 Mondays to Fridays (School days only) Service: 102 Outbound 08:02 Eyedon Road, NN11 3RG 08:09 West Farndon, NN11 3TU 08:18 Eyedon, NN11 3QF 08:35 Chenderit School - Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR Return 15:05 Chenderit School - Archery Road, Middleton Cheney, OX17 2QR 15:22 Eyedon, NN11 3QF 15:30 West Farndon, NN11 3TU 15:37 Eyedon Road, NN11 3RG Daily Contracted Passenger Miles: 22 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/073535-2026 |
| 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 - 25 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,000 |

## 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 | EZY CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 09:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073535-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073535-2026
  4th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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