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SP06012 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 12:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a contracting process titled "SP06012 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats", focusing on transport services within the education sector. This contract involves providing school transport from Thirsk to Abbey Hill Academy, offering four seats over the period from January 2026 to July 2027. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, reflecting the below threshold nature of the process. The contract was awarded to C J's Taxis Ltd, based in Keighley, on 15th January 2026, with the award becoming active immediately thereafter. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically excluding waste transport, as classified by the CPV scheme, and has a total contract value of £214,650, with renewal options available upon completion.

This procurement presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Businesses able to provide reliable transport solutions for educational institutes can benefit from such contracts, ensuring steady business opportunities through long-term partnerships. Companies with expertise in managing logistical needs and offering tailored transportation services to meet specific public sector requirements are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, engaging with local government bodies like North Yorkshire Council can enhance business visibility and open pathways for successive transport service contracts in other regions, thus fostering a collaborative enterprise environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SP06012 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP06012, Thirsk to Abbey Hill Academy, 4 seats, January 2026 - July 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016860-2026
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
£178,875 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 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 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

C J'S TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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