---
title: "Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f233"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "West Northamptonshire Council"
published: "2026-09-04"
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# Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Buyer: West Northamptonshire Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f233

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council procured a passenger transport service for one passenger accompanied by a personal assistant, using a vehicle provision suitable for routes carrying between one and eight passengers. The requirement covers a daily, one-way journey from Hawkins Close, Brackley, to Blackthorn Academy at Waingrove, Northampton. The service is route-based and intended to provide regular transport between the named collection point and school destination. This is a local education transport requirement in Northamptonshire, involving travel from Brackley to Northampton. Businesses relevant to this opportunity are passenger transport operators able to provide reliable scheduled journeys on this route, using appropriately sized vehicles and supporting the passenger and personal assistant throughout the service.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded through a below-threshold limited competition under the light-touch regime. Sky Cars was selected as the supplier for the single route. The award was made on 4 September 2026 and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract runs from 14 September 2026 to 25 July 2027, with an awarded value of £322.50 including gross value as published. West Northamptonshire Council will set a starting price for the contract. The requirement was evaluated through the limited competition route for this specific transport service. The contracting process and its single lot are recorded as complete, while the resulting contract is active.

This award shows a clear requirement for small-scale, route-based school passenger transport in West Northamptonshire, particularly journeys involving a single passenger and a personal assistant. A credible competitor for similar work would need to operate suitable one- to eight-seat vehicles, plan and deliver a precise daily route, and provide dependable collection and arrival performance between Brackley and Northampton. The service profile favours operators able to manage regular education transport rather than occasional private-hire journeys, with the capacity to maintain continuity across the school service period. Local knowledge of Northamptonshire roads, disciplined scheduling and reliable passenger assistance would strengthen a supplier’s position when this buyer next sources comparable provision.

## Notice

Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision) : NCT71 1 passenger, with PA Every day - no return 07:27 Hawkins Close, Brackley, NN13 6HG 08:15 Blackthorn Academy - Waingrove, Northampton, NN3 8EP **Please note WNC will set a starting price on this contract**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083875-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2026 - 26 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £322 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | sky cars |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2026 at 12:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083875-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083875-2026
  4th September 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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