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SP06015/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUST FOR QUOTATION/CRAVEN AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for a school transport service, specifically for transporting pupils from Skipton to St Stephens RC Primary School, covering four seats from January 2026 to July 2027. This contract falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and is located in the UKE22 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a limited competition approach, classified as below threshold. The award for this tender was granted on 23rd March 2026, concluding the award stage with the contract signed on 26th January 2026. The contract is active and includes options for modification and potential renewal extending to 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport industry, specifically those dealing in school transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the limited competition nature of the procurement method. The involvement of Dalesman Ltd, an SME based in Skipton, exemplifies the opportunities available for local businesses to engage in public sector contracts. Companies looking to expand in transport services can benefit from the potential contract renewals and modifications, enhancing their growth prospects in the public sector.

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Notice Title

SP06015/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUST FOR QUOTATION/CRAVEN AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP06015, Skipton to St Stephens RC Primary School, 4 seats, January 2026 - July 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026482-2026
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
£47,460 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 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

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

DALESMAN

Further Information

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