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SP05085 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County Area - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for contract SP05085, titled "School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County Area - 4 Seats," within the transport services industry category. The tender was for a service to transport students from Tadcaster to Huntington School, accommodating 4 passenger seats. Classified under a sub-central government public authority, this procurement was conducted using a limited competition method below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Emerald Private Hire, which is registered as a small-to-medium enterprise. This contract is active starting from 3rd November 2025 with an initial term ending on 31st July 2027, and the possibility of renewal extending until 31st July 2029.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities and experience in school transportation solutions. Small-to-medium enterprises operating within the North Yorkshire region may find such contracts advantageous due to the regional relevance and tailored scope of services demanded. The limited competition method denotes reduced entry barriers, making it accessible for smaller businesses to establish significant commercial relationships with local government authorities. With upcoming similar procurements, businesses in the transport niche could actively pursue and bid for these contracts to expand their service footprint and leverage public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

SP05085 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County Area - 4 Seats

Notice Description

Transport for contract SP05085, Tadcaster to Huntington School, 4 passenger seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079474-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Eleanor Lumley
Contact Email
businessdevelopment.ipt@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609536148

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMERALD PRIVATE HIRE

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