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SPFO064 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 8 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the "SPFO064 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 8 SEATS" contract. This contract, falling under the transport services industry category, covers school transport services within the Sherburn In Elmet, Newton Kyme, and Tockwith area from April 2026 to April 2028. The procurement method was limited, as it was below the threshold for open competition. Dougies Private Hire Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract, indicating that the tender reached its award stage as of 31st March 2026. The contract's gross value amounts to £102,144, with an option for future modifications.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses within the transport services sector aiming for growth in the public sector. The limited competition process may suit SMEs, such as Dougies Private Hire Ltd, that are agile and can provide efficient transport solutions tailored to local needs. Businesses specialising in providing niche or regional transport services could find similar contracts conducive for expanding their reach and establishing a presence in the public transport domain. With a potential for contract modification, this tender offers ongoing development opportunities within North Yorkshire's sub-central government transport initiatives.

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Notice Title

SPFO064 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 8 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPFO064 , Sherburn In Elmet, Newton Kyme, Tockwith The Forest School, 8 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06795a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029757-2026
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
£85,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 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

DOUGIES PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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