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SSHA712 - HAS Transport - request for quotation - Ripon Area - 4 seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for school transport services under the title "SSHA712 - HAS Transport - request for quotation - Ripon Area - 4 seats". This procurement, categorised under the ‘services’ industry, involves transport for a specific route from Ripon Youth Centre to Pateley Bridge. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method under below-threshold competition. The contract spans from January 2026 to March 2028, and it was awarded to Aire Valley Private Hire Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Keighly. The total contract value is £40,700, with potential modifications and renewal options available. The award status was confirmed as active on 25th February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities especially for SMEs involved in the transport services sector, providing an avenue for business growth through public sector contracting. Companies like Aire Valley Private Hire Ltd can leverage such contracts to establish or expand their portfolios with local government clients. The focus on a specific geographical area, such as North Yorkshire, makes it ideal for regional businesses looking to consolidate their service areas and build relationships with sub-central government authorities. The possibility of contract renewal further enhances the opportunity for sustained business engagement.

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Notice Title

SSHA712 - HAS Transport - request for quotation - Ripon Area - 4 seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SSHA712, Darcy Andrews - Ripon Youth Centre to Pateley Bridge, 4 seats, January 2026 - March 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016878-2026
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
£40,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 29 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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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

AIRE VALLEY PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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