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SP06008/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/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 successfully concluded the procurement process for a school transport service within the Harrogate area, focusing on the provision of a minibus with four seats intended for journeys from Ripon to Strive, Hookstone Park. This project falls under the category of transport services and used a "limited" procurement method allowing for below threshold competition. The tender process is complete, with the contract awarded on 15th January 2026 and the service period running from 7th January 2026 to 31st July 2026, with an option for renewal up to two additional years. The contracting covers regions in the United Kingdom, specifically in North Yorkshire.

This tender, which was awarded to Darrens Minibus Hire, represents a business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on transport services. Companies experienced in providing reliable, timely, and safe school transport could find similar future tenders beneficial. The successful execution of this contract could position businesses as preferred suppliers for future projects with public authorities, particularly those issued by sub-central government entities like the North Yorkshire Council.

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Notice Title

SP06008/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School Transport Team - Ripon to Strive - Hookstone Park - HARROGATE AREA- 4 Seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003617-2026
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
£47,712 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 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

DARRENS MINIBUS HIRE

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