---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dac7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-06dac7

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the procurement of a contract titled "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" in the public authority sub-central government sector. Located in Northampton, UK, the contract involves providing transport services for specific routes at designated times primarily related to social, emotional, and mental health support for children. The procurement process fell under a limited method due to being below the threshold, thereby adopting a light-touch regime to ensure competitive fairness. The contract was awarded and signed on 4th August 2026, with an active period from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028, valued at GBP 60,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Companies with expertise in providing efficient and reliable passenger transport solutions in compliance with local government requirements could significantly benefit. With a focus on routes for supporting social and emotional needs, firms experienced in catering to special transport needs would be advantageous. The contract offers a stable, two-year service assignment within the Northampton area, ideal for local SMEs looking to expand their client base in transport provision for public authorities.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : HEAD-02-W Operator PA Outbound - AM 08:16 New South Bridge Road, Northampton, NN4 8RP 08:21 Victoria Gardens, Northampton, NN1 1HJ 08:29 Cloutsham Street, Northampton, NN1 3LL 08:35 Abington Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4QB 08:45 - Headlands Primary School - Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NS Return - PM 15:00 - Headlands Primary School - Bushland Road, Northampton, NN3 2NS 15:10 Abington Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4QB 15:17 Cloutsham Street, Northampton, NN1 3LL 15:26 Victoria Gardens, Northampton, NN1 1HJ 15:30 New South Bridge Road, Northampton, NN4 8RP * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * KS Social and Emotional Mental Health - Booster RR Social and Emotional Mental Health - Booster LW Social, emotional and mental health - Child Seat KB Social and emotional difficulties - Booster

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073536-2026 |
| 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 | £60,000 |

## 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 09:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073536-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073536-2026
  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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