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R0948 - School Transport - Request for quotation - Richmondshire 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 conducted a procurement process under the tender initiation type, titled "R0948 - School Transport - Request for quotation - Richmondshire area - 4 seats". This contract pertains to transport services for the Richmondshire area, specifically from Stapleton to Hambleton & Richmondshire PRS, catering for 4 seats. The process, classified under the service category, is complete and resulted in an award to R M Taxis. The procurement method was limited, falling below the threshold, and aimed at limited competition. The contract period commenced on 3 November 2025 and is set to conclude on 13 February 2026, with possibilities for renewal up to 13 February 2028. The legal framework supporting this tender is defined by UK legislation 2023/54, with the award being actively managed as of 3 December 2025.

This tender offers a valuable business growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport service sector, particularly those based in or near the Richmondshire area. With a gross contract value of £63,936, it appeals to businesses specialising in local transport services, providing stable returns over the contract period with options for modification or renewal. Established transport companies capable of meeting the logistical needs of school transportation and possessing a reliable fleet may find this tender particularly appealing. R M Taxis, a local SME, has successfully secured the contract, indicating favourable conditions for similar sized enterprises to engage in future procurement processes conducted by The North Yorkshire Council.

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Notice Title

R0948 - School Transport - Request for quotation - Richmondshire area - 4 seats

Notice Description

Transport for contract R0948, Stapleton to Hambleton & Richmondshire PRS, 4 seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079478-2025
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
£53,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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

R M TAXIS

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