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SSHA708 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SSHA708 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate - 4 Seats" was overseen by The North Yorkshire Council, a public authority under the sub-central government category. Located in Northallerton, UK, the procurement relates to transport services within the region UKE22, specifically transport from Bradford to Knaresborough Children's Centre. This contract, marked as complete and categorised under services, employed a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold, limited competition process. Important dates in this process include the contract start date on 18th December 2025 and its conclusion on 29th March 2026, with potential renewals extending up to 31st March 2028.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those able to offer specialised school transport services, to engage with public contracts and expand their operations. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Mainline Taxis, an example of a successful supplier in this tender, are particularly well-suited due to the manageable scale and scope of the project. The contract's nature and extension options offer potential for sustained business growth through long-term engagements and adaptability in service offerings.

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Notice Title

SSHA708 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate - 4 Seats

Notice Description

SSHA708 - Transport Team - Bradford to Knaresborough Children's Centre - 4 seater

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001506-2026
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
£16,720 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 29 Mar 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
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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