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SPNT163/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Feb 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process pertains to The North Yorkshire Council, which is responsible for a contract involving school transport services within the Harrogate area. Under contract SPNT163, transportation is provided from Follifoot to Harrogate Skills for Living, accommodating four seats from January 2026 to July 2026. The procurement process is at the award stage, having adopted a limited competition procurement method below the threshold. This contract, valued at £28,200 with an option to renew annually, caters to the services industry, specifically transport services. The contract was awarded to Blue Line Cars Ltd based in Harrogate, with the period commencing on 15th January 2026 and expected to conclude on 31st July 2026, with possible extensions up to 2028.

This tender presents various growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the transport service sector, such as SMEs offering logistics and vehicle operations. Companies with experience in special transport arrangements for educational institutions would find this contract advantageous. The North Yorkshire Council, acting as the contracting authority, offers a robust engagement, providing a stable and potentially renewable contract, which may bolster long-term business relationships and regional growth. The specifics of the tender demand adherence to timely deliveries within UKE2, the Yorkshire and the Humber region, demonstrating a promising venture for service-oriented enterprises keen on establishing a footprint in public sector transportation.

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Notice Title

SPNT163/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPNT163, Follifoot to Harrogate Skills for Living, 4 seats, January 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016544-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£28,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BLUE LINE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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