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SPFO052 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH - 8 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, handled by The North Yorkshire Council, pertains to school transport services in Thirsk, Sowerby to The Forest School, requiring a vehicle with eight seats. Categorised under the transport industry, the contract spans from March 2026 to April 2028 and was awarded as part of a limited procurement method due to being below the threshold for competitive tender. This procurement has reached the 'Award' stage, with K A Taxis Thirsk selected as the supplier. Being located in North Yorkshire, it highlights important procurement dates, including the contract signing on 30th March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth in transport services, particularly for SMEs in the local area looking to engage in public service contracts. Businesses with capabilities in providing reliable and punctual transport for schoolchildren are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The limited competition procurement method increases accessibility to smaller enterprises that can offer personalised and community-focused services. Potential modifications in the contract further allow businesses to adapt and deliver effectively throughout its active period.

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Notice Title

SPFO052 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH - 8 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPFO052 , Thirsk, Sowerby To The Forest School , 8 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029023-2026
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
£93,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

K A TAXIS THIRSK

Further Information

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