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SP04793 - School Transport - Request for quotation - Out of County - 4 seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process titled "SP04793 - School Transport - Request for quotation - Out of County - 4 seats", which falls under the services industry category and involves transport from Harrogate to Armley Grange School. The project runs between September 2025 and July 2027. This process was a limited competition, below threshold procurement method. The contract was awarded to RN Taxis Ltd, a reputable SME situated in Keighley. The primary location of services is within the UK, specifically in the region designated UKE2. Key regulatory guidance for this bid was under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, aiming to extend their market reach or solidify their presence in the educational sector. SMEs like RN Taxis Ltd, which focus on providing efficient and reliable school transport solutions, are well-suited for such contracts. Businesses seeking growth can leverage similar procurement opportunities to diversify their offerings in public service, with potential modifications of the contract allowing for adaptability and optimisation over its duration. The successful implementation of such contracts by SMEs can enhance their portfolio and lead to increased recognition within regional transport services.

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Notice Title

SP04793 - School Transport - Request for quotation - Out of County - 4 seats

Notice Description

School Transport for contract SP04793, Harrogate to Armley Grange School, 4 seats, Sep 2025 - July 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065838
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015264-2026
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
£65,740 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
Sylvia Hoare1
Contact Email
businessdevelopment.ipt@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609536148

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

RN TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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