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660H - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "660H - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate - 4 Seats" was conducted by The North Yorkshire Council, a public authority sub-central government entity based in Northallerton, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services, and is located in the region of Harrogate. The procurement stage has moved to the award phase with the relevant contract having been signed on 1st December 2025. The contract covers the period from 1st December 2025 to 27th March 2026, with potential renewal options up to 2028. The procurement method was limited and targeted below-threshold competition.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the transport industry, especially those specialising in school transportation services. The successful bidder, Andrew Anderson's Taxi, a small local business, highlights the accessibility of this opportunity to smaller firms. Businesses equipped with the capacity to offer competitive and reliable transport services in compliance with local authority standards would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, potentially fostering business growth and expanding their service portfolios in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

660H - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School Transport Team - Marton Le Moor - Hutton Conyers to Ripon Grammar School - Harrogate - 4 Seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003572-2026
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
£64,656 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 27 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

ANDREW ANDERSON'S TAXI

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