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SSSY314/HAS TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/BARLBY AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for school transport services under contract SSSY314, servicing The Hobson's and Outwood Academy Easingwold in the Barlby area. This contract was awarded to Take Me Group Ltd and includes transport services for four seats over the term from January 2026 to March 2028, with potential renewals up to March 2030. Conducted under a limited competition procurement method, the process adhered to UK legal standards as stipulated in UKPGA 2023/54, with the award phase completed on 25 February 2026. The procurement method involved a sub-central government public authority, emphasising services within the transport sector, specifically excluding waste transport.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in providing reliable and cost-effective solutions for educational institutions. Given the nature of the procurement process, businesses with experience in limited competition bidding and familiarity with sub-central government contracts stand to benefit. Furthermore, transport service providers with the capability to expand their operations over multiple terms and those interested in leveraging long-term contract renewals may find this tender particularly advantageous for strategic business growth. Engaging in such contracts can offer enhanced visibility within public sector procurement and foster strengthened relationships with local government entities.

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Notice Title

SSSY314/HAS TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/BARLBY AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SSSY314, The Hobson's / Outwood Academy Easingwold > Barlby & Family time, 4 seats, January 2026 - March 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017009-2026
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
Large

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
£121,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 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

TAKE ME GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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