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24 Mar 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for a school transport service under contract SP04966. The limited competition procurement was for transporting students from Tadcaster to Danesgate Community, with a requirement for four seats. Spanning from February 2026 to July 2027, the awarded contract with IK Taxis covers transport services within the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKE22 region, for the specified period. The contract, signed on 23rd February 2026, carries a potential renewal option for up to two additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs, especially those specialising in transport services, to secure governmental contracts, thereby enhancing their portfolio and fostering business growth. With a total contract value of £126,720 gross, businesses like IK Taxis can strengthen their local presence and expand service offerings. Companies focused on providing reliable transport services and possessing the necessary infrastructure for consistent delivery would be well-positioned to engage in similar procurements, benefitting from the transactional stability and forecasted revenue streams provided by such public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SP04966/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP04966, Tadcaster to Danesgate Community , 4 seats, February 2026 - July 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026864-2026
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
£105,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The North Yorkshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Postcode Area
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

Ik Taxis

Further Information

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