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SP05097/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of school transport services from Bedale to Dishforth Airfield Primary School in Hambleton, with a requirement for four seats. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold value and was open to limited competition. The contract was successfully awarded to Mike Foster Taxis, a small or medium-sized enterprise, on 19th November 2025, and it is scheduled to run until 31st July 2026, with potential extensions up to July 2028. The procurement stage was in the Award and Contract phase as of 15th January 2026, focusing on the services category under the CPV classification of transport services. This procurement falls within the region designated as UKE22, specifically targeting the Harrogate area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those that can provide reliable and efficient school transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Mike Foster Taxis, are well-positioned to compete in such bids due to their flexibility and local knowledge, which can be crucial for regional contracts. Additionally, businesses that are adept at managing service contracts with options for modifications and renewals stand to benefit from participating in such limited-competition procurement processes. This can lead to the strengthening of their market presence in the public sector transport services domain.

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Notice Title

SP05097/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School Transport Team - Bedale to Dishforth Airfield Primary School - Hambleton - 4 Seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003616-2026
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
£75,024 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 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

MIKE FOSTER TAXIS

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