This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 10:33

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Home to School Transport Richmond School and Sixth Form" contract was conducted by Areté Learning Trust, a public authority in the sub-central government sector based in Stokesley, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the "Transport services" category, focusing on the provision of transport for three different routes to Richmond School and Sixth Form. The tender process was initiated on 2nd March 2026 with an open procedure, and the award was finalised on 14th May 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £552,330 gross and commenced on 1st September 2026, continuing through 31st August 2028, with an option for a one-year extension. The final signature for the contract is scheduled by 30th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the transport sector, by enabling them to compete for a substantial public service contract. It is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the project's nature, scope, and the procurement method's open and competitive nature, which received five bids. Businesses specialising in reliable and quality transport services will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth by establishing their services in the education sector. The opportunity aligns well with companies seeking long-term engagements and service delivery improvements within the UK transport industry. Procters Coaches (North Yorkshire) Limited, an SME, successfully secured this contract, illustrating the competitive potential for similar enterprises.

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Notice Title

Home to School Transport Richmond School and Sixth Form

Notice Description

The provision of home to school transport for 3 different routes for Richmond School and Sixth Form

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049519-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£460,275 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-02-25

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKESLEY
Postcode
TS9 5AL
Post Town
Cleveland
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
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Stokesley
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROCTERS COACHES (NORTH YORKSHIRE

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