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North Northamptonshire Council Bus Framework Mini Competition CONTRACT PW2617

Awarded to MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED

North Northamptonshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 8 September 2026

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Overview

North Northamptonshire Council awarded a contract worth £1.5 million to Midland Red (South) Limited on 11 May 2026 for the operation and strengthening of local bus services 17, 18, and 19. The contract covers enhanced services between Ise Lodge and Desborough, providing a three-bus-per-hour frequency on the Desborough to Kettering corridor, and includes service provision to Thrapston via Barton Latimer. The contract is currently in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Award under framework
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Framework
North Northamptonshire Council Local Bus Framework
Published
8 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Road transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,500,000
Award date
11 May 2026
Contract period
7 September 2026 → 3 September 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
2 September 2029
Winner
  • MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED

This contract ends on 3 September 2028, or 2 September 2029 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED

Based in
Stockport
Public contracts won
16
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7 other contracts from North Northamptonshire Council since 2025, worth £38,598,610.

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Market context

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North Northamptonshire Council in the last 12 months

164

contracts awarded, worth £1,167,710,846 in total

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  1. Contract

    29 September 2026

  2. Contract

    8 September 2026

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