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648H/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "648H/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS" was carried out by The North Yorkshire Council, located in Northallerton, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement utilised a limited competition method, appropriate for processes below the threshold. It has progressed through the award and contract stages, with the contract being awarded to Mainline Taxis Association on 22nd January 2026. This contract is active and runs from January 2026 through to August 2028, with a possible extension until August 2030. The total contract value is £130,500 excluding VAT, and there are provisions for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those capable of providing reliable school transport services. SMEs, like the Mainline Taxis Association which was awarded the contract, may find this type of tender particularly rewarding. Businesses with expertise in specialised transport services can benefit from such procurement contracts by entering into public sector markets and expanding their client base within the public authority domain. Additionally, enterprises located within or near the Harrogate area may have a logistical advantage, allowing for efficient service delivery and potential cost savings. This contract potentially opens avenues for further growth and collaboration with local government entities.

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Notice Title

648H/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract School transport for contract 648H, Boroughbridge to Rossett School, 4 seats, January 2026 - August 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026852-2026
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
£130,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 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

MAINLINE TAXIS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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