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Passenger Transport Services 2026 - Route Based (1-8 Seat Provision)

Awarded to R CARS

West Northamptonshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 24 July 2026
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West Northamptonshire Council awarded a passenger transport services contract for route-based provision of 1–8 seat vehicles to R CARS on 24 July 2026, valued at £49,990. The contract covers a school transport route with six passenger seats, operating morning and afternoon journeys between residential locations and Fairfields School in Northampton, serving children with social, emotional and mental health needs requiring appropriate restraint systems.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - limited competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
24 July 2026
Classification (CPV)
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Award outcome

Awarded value
£49,990
Award date
24 July 2026
Contract period
2 September 2026 → 23 July 2028
Contract length
1 year 11 months
Winner
  • R CARS

This contract ends on 23 July 2028.

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About the winner

R CARS

Based in
Northampton

21 other contracts from West Northamptonshire Council since 2026, worth £234,950.

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Market context

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£49,950

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West Northamptonshire Council in the last 12 months

400

contracts awarded, worth £235,482,770 in total

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  1. Contract

    24 July 2026

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