---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dac9"
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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-06dac9

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the procurement process for its "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)," focusing on the transportation of individuals with specific social, emotional, and communication needs. This contract, valued at £80,000, operates out of Northampton and covers various locations such as Brackley, Silverstone, and Towcester. The procurement, categorized under transport services and employing a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature, moved through the tender initiations and has now reached the award stage. The contract was signed on 4th August 2026, with active operations scheduled from 2nd September 2026 to 23rd July 2028.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in passenger transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing route-based transportation for up to eight passengers. Companies with expertise in accommodating passengers with social and communication difficulties are especially well-positioned to benefit. The focus on a tailored, light-touch regime within the public authority's framework presents an attractive growth avenue for local and specialised service providers, encouraging them to engage with public sector opportunities and expand their service offerings in the Northamptonshire area.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : S515A 8 Seater Operator PA Outbound - AM 08:02 Bridgewater Close, Brackley, NN13 6DE 08:07 Delorean Way, Brackley, NN13 6BF 08:19 The Slade, Silverstone, Towcester, NN12 8UH 08:29 Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DJ 09:00 - Purple Oak Academy - Whiston Road, Northampton, NN2 7RR Return - PM 15:00 - Purple Oak Academy - Whiston Road, Northampton, NN2 7RR 15:30 Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DJ 15:40 The Slade, Silverstone, Towcester, NN12 8UH 15:53 Delorean Way, Brackley, NN13 6BF 15:58 Bridgewater Close, Brackley, NN13 6DE GB Social and emotional difficulties - Booster Seat MJ Social, emotional, interaction and communication difficulties - Child seat RB Diffs associated with a diagnosis of ASD & associated difficulties - Booster EB Difficulties with Social, emotional and mental health

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073538-2026 |
| 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 | £80,000 |

## 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 09:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073538-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073538-2026
  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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