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SP06010 - School transport - Request for quotation - Harrogate area - 4 seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Feb 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the North Yorkshire Council involves a contract for school transport services under title SP06010, specifically addressing the Harrogate area with a requirement for four seats. The industry category is transport services, thoroughly focused on the delivery from Pateley Bridge to Strive – Hookstone Park, spanning from January 2026 to July 2026. This tender falls under the procurement stage of 'Award' and was initiated via a limited competition method described as below threshold. Situated in Northallerton, at County Hall, Racecourse Lane, the contracting authority concluded the award to Blueline Cars Ltd, effective from 14th January 2026, with contract signing and commencement on the same day. There exists an opportunity for renewal, extending possibly up to July 2028.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth, specifically for businesses elsewise established in transport services, especially those of SME stature capable of delivering competitive solutions in the school transport sector. The limited competition landscape suggests potential for smaller market players to secure public contracts without the rigorous demands of higher threshold procurement. Firms near the Harrogate area or with logistical capabilities to cater to the requirements should find the opportunity favourable, aligned with structured service delivery from local regions to public institutions. Tackling these contracts can enhance visibility in public procurement spaces, encouraging diversified engagements in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

SP06010 - School transport - Request for quotation - Harrogate area - 4 seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP06010, Pateley Bridge to Strive - Hookstone Park, 4 seats, January 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016604-2026
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
£44,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

BLUELINE CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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