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SPFO056 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by The North Yorkshire Council involves awarding a contract titled "SPFO056 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS" for transport services in the education sector. The process reached the award stage on 31st March 2026, with anticipated contract execution from April 2026 to April 2028. Located in North Yorkshire, this contract is categorised under transport services excluding waste transport, crucial for the area's school transport requirements in the Knaresborough area. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, targeting projects below the monetary threshold for such processes.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for service providers specialising in transport solutions, particularly those operating regionally or with a focus on educational transport. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Skyline Private Hire, which successfully secured the contract, stand to benefit significantly due to the contract value of £61,940 with options for modification. Businesses operating within or near North Yorkshire that can offer competitive transport services, especially those accommodating the logistics of school transport, will find this tender particularly promising for enhancing their portfolio and establishing a reliable partnership with public authorities.

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Notice Title

SPFO056 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPFO056 , Pateley Bridge, Scotton & Knaresborough To The Forest School, 4 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029555-2026
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
£61,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 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
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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

SKYLINE PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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