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

Awarded to S CARS

West Northamptonshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 28 July 2026

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Overview

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a passenger transport services contract to S CARS for route-based provision with 1-8 seat vehicles. The contract, valued at £83,900, covers scheduled school transport routes between Long Buckby, Daventry, and Northampton with morning outbound and afternoon return journeys serving students with social, emotional, and communication needs.

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Key details

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

Award outcome

Awarded value
£83,900
Award date
28 July 2026
Contract period
2 September 2026 → 23 July 2028
Contract length
1 year 11 months
Winner
  • S CARS

This contract ends on 23 July 2028.

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About the winner

S CARS

Based in
Northampton

4 other contracts from West Northamptonshire Council since 2026, worth £247,144.

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Market context

Typical award in Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

£49,950

Median of 11,672 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 68% above the median.

West Northamptonshire Council in the last 12 months

400

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

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  1. Contract

    28 July 2026

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