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SP06029 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully completed a procurement process for school transport services, specifically catering to the Harrogate area. The contract, identified as SP06029, involves transport from Stonebeck to Cambian Springhill School, providing 4 seats over the period from February 2026 to July 2027. This tender falls within the services industry category, focusing on transport services, and was conducted under a limited competition procurement method, below the threshold. The process reached its award stage on 27th March 2026 and has been signed on 23rd February 2026. The procurement involved a single lot, which is now complete, with the contract active and renewal options available for an additional two years if required.

This tender presents attractive opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of offering reliable school transportation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like ARS BROTHERS LIMITED, the awarded supplier, can leverage such contracts to expand their service offerings and customer base. Businesses with expertise in logistics and transport within the Harrogate region, especially those able to meet specific school transport requirements, would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities, with potential renewal for continuity of service. This contract provides a stable revenue stream with the potential for modifications, making it appealing for growth-minded service providers.

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Notice Title

SP06029 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP06029, Stonebeck to Cambian Springhill School, 4 seats, February 2026 - July 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028454-2026
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
£132,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
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

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

ARS BROTHERS

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