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North Northamptonshire Council wish to develop a bus framework which will play a role in enhancing accessibility across North Northants. As a relatively new authority, this framework aims to either replace services previously Procured by the former Northamptonshire County Council, and/or to introduce new services, with the potential for them to be commercially viable by the end of the contracts. This framework will be opened in accordance with the requirements under the Procurement Act 2023 (or sooner if deemed necessary by the Council) and all call off contracts will be awarded via further competition only.
Framework contract: £36,000,000 total value shared among 5 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAND'S (RUTLAND) LTD | 04674751 | ~£7,200,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| CENTREBUS LIMITED | 03872099 | ~£7,200,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| CommMiniBus Limited | 12407664 | ~£7,200,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| LAWSON'S OF CORBY LTD | 08777516 | ~£7,200,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED | 01556310 | ~£7,200,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 5 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Feb 2026 – Feb 2030 | £36,000,000 | 5 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| BLAND'S (RUTLAND) LTD | Lot 1 | Won |
| CENTREBUS LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| CommMiniBus Limited | Lot 1 | Won |
| LAWSON'S OF CORBY LTD | Lot 1 | Won |
| MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £11,517,409 in 143 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport, West Midlands Police (2012-06-14 to 2026-05-07).