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title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcf2"
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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-06dcf2

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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, a sub-central government public authority in Northampton. The tender focuses on transport services within the specified routes and times, under the industry category of Transport services, excluding waste transport. The procurement reached the award stage on 5th August 2026, with the contract being active from 2nd September 2026 until 23rd July 2028. This was a below-threshold, limited competition procurement method under a light touch regime, with the total contract value being £87,500.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for SMEs within the transport sector, specifically those capable of providing passenger transport services with specific seating and interaction requirements. Companies proficient in operating route-based transport services will find this contract ideal for expanding their operational capacity and regional presence, particularly focusing on support for passengers with communication and interaction difficulties. Given the procurement type and scope, businesses equipped with a fleet accommodating up to eight passengers and providing specialised care would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : Tiffield 9 8 Passenger Seats With PA Outbound - AM 08:23 William Morris Way, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2GF 08:37 Windsor Drive, Brackley, NN13 6JL 08:46 Hyperion Lane, Brackley, NN13 6FY 08:48 Hyperion Lane, Brackley, NN13 6FU 09:15 - Tiffield Academy - The Tiffield Academy, St. Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, NN12 8AA Return - PM 15:30 - Tiffield Academy - The Tiffield Academy, St. Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, NN12 8AA 15:55 Hyperion Lane, Brackley, NN13 6FU 15:57 Hyperion Lane, Brackley, NN13 6FY 16:06 Windsor Drive, Brackley, NN13 6JL 16:21 William Morris Way, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, OX17 2GF * West Northants Council will set a starting price on this contract. * DZ Difficulties with social interaction and social communication LH Communication and interaction difficulties - Child Seat RC Communication and interaction difficulties CD Social interaction difficulties, non-verbal - Child Seat

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074412-2026 |
| 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 | £87,500 |

## 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 | 24 SEVEN TAXI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 17:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074412-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074412-2026
  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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