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SSNO305 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement for the "SSNO305 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate - 4 Seats", falling under the transport services category. The procurement covers children's social care transport from Harrogate to Mo Molam Academy, running from January 2026 to December 2026. The location for this contract is primarily in North Yorkshire, within the region code UKE22 in the United Kingdom. The contracting process was managed as a limited competition below the threshold, which means the opportunity was not openly advertised. The award was signed on 5th January 2026, with Freedom Transport Solutions15825904 Harrogate Limited securing the contract. This process is marked as complete with associated documents published on 8th January 2026.

This transport services contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in logistics and transport sectors, especially those that specialise in student or social care transport services. Companies with the infrastructure to provide reliable transport for educational purposes are well-suited to participate in similar procurements. This contract, valued at £142,500 with potential modifications, offers potential growth for businesses by enhancing service delivery within the local government procurement framework. Additionally, the contract's possible renewal beyond its initial end date in December 2026 presents continued business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSNO305 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate - 4 Seats

Notice Description

Childrens Social Care Transport for SSNO305, Harrogate to Mo Molam Academy, 4 Seats, January 2026 - December 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001392-2026
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
£142,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jenny Lee
Contact Email
businessdevelopment.ipt@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609780780

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

FREEDOM TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS15825904 HARROGATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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