North Northamptonshire Council Bus Framework Mini-Competition CONTRACT: PW 2601
North Northamptonshire CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £800,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
8 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as 'the Council') requires quotations for the operation of local bus services W1, W2 and W8 Monday to Friday. This contract is for the continued strengthening of existing commercial bus services W1 and W2.
This contract is also for the W8 bus service. The Council requires one Operator that can provide all 3 of these services.
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Award Details
MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED
£800,000
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED
£39m
total awarded
- 2
1ST REACTION SECURITY LIMITED
£959,445
total awarded
- 3
TDS ROOFING LIMITED
£191,158
total awarded
- 4
FINESSE GROUNDWORKS LTD
£4m
total awarded
- 5
LAWSON'S OF CORBY LTD
£36m
total awarded
MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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North Northamptonshire CouncilKey Dates
Published
8 September 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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