Award

SP06001 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Hambleton Area - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves The North Yorkshire Council as the contracting authority, undertaking a procurement for school transport services titled "SP06001 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Hambleton Area - 4 Seats". This contract pertains to the services industry category, specifically focused on transport services excluding waste transport, within the geographical region of UKE22, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage with the contract status marked as complete. The contract was awarded to Mainline Taxis, a small or medium enterprise (SME), on the 11th of December 2025, with the contract period extending from December 2025 to July 2026, and potential renewal until July 2028.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those experienced in providing school transport services. Companies like SMEs that can deliver efficient and reliable transport services are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially given the limited competition procurement method used. This contract allows for growth opportunities in a sub-central government environment, where ongoing needs for specialised transport services could lead to future contract renewals and modifications, offering a stable revenue stream over several years.

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Notice Title

SP06001 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Hambleton Area - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School Transport Team - Knaresborough to Outwood Academy Easingwold - 4 Passenger Seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060183
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001299-2026
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
£60,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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
Heather Johnston
Contact Email
businessdevelopment.ipt@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01609535638

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

MAINLINE TAXIS

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