---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc23"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc23

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)" contract, within the services industry category. The process reached the award stage on 5th August 2026, with Runner Cars LTD being awarded the contract. This service covers route-based transport operations located predominantly in Northampton, UK, with an emphasis on routes serving schools during term times. Initiated as a limited competition under a light-touch procurement regime, the contract, valued at £73,990, is set to commence on 2nd September 2026 and conclude on 23rd July 2028. The limited procurement method implies that it was below the threshold for open competition.

This public transport tender presents growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector, particularly those experienced in providing school transport solutions. Companies that can effectively manage scheduled routes and ensure reliability are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, enhancing their service portfolios and establishing significant partnerships with public authorities like West Northamptonshire Council. The sub-central government level involvement also offers continuity and scalability potential for businesses specialising in tailored passenger transport services.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : MAPUP-01-W Operator PA 6 Passenger Seats Mondays to Fridays Term time only Outbound - AM 07:30 Northfield Road, Northampton, NN5 6SP 07:45 Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8TL 08:00 Nethermead Court, Northampton, NN3 8NF 08:45 - Maplefields Academy - Maplefields Academy, Tower Hill Road, Corby, NN18 0TH Return - Monday PM 15:00 - Maplefields Academy - Maplefields Academy, Tower Hill Road, Corby, NN18 0TH 15:41 Nethermead Court, Northampton, NN3 8NF 15:54 Reynard Way, Northampton, NN2 8TL 16:10 Northfield Road, Northampton, NN5 6SP * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * JC Social and emotional difficulties OlW Social and emotional difficulties TS Social and emotional difficulties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074083-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 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 | £73,990 |

## 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 | RUNNER CARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 10:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074083-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074083-2026
  5th 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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