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SPF0057 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 8 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process for school transport services, specifically focused on the Harrogate area. This procurement, under the title "SPF0057 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 8 Seats," seeks to provide transport services from Harrogate to The Forest School, covering the term from April 2026 to April 2028. The procurement method employed was limited competition, falling below threshold limits. The awarded contract, valued at £83,999 excluding VAT, was signed on 31st March 2026 and includes options for contract modification. Classified under transport services and public authority sub-central government, the contract is situated within the United Kingdom's UKE22 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services to engage with public sector contracts, thus fostering business growth within the region. Given the nature and scale of the contract, businesses proficient in offering school transport services with a capacity of up to 12 seats are well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes. The focus on transport within a specific locality also invites businesses rooted in or familiar with the UK's UKE2 region, further aligning with the needs of The North Yorkshire Council, enhancing regional development and fostering community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPF0057 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 8 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPF0057, Harrogate To The Forest School, 12 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029557-2026
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
£83,999 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

24 X 7

Further Information

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