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SPFO065 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 8 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully completed the contracting process for providing school transport services in the Knaresborough area, specifically catering for the transport demand of eight-seat capacity vehicles. Tagged under the industry category 'Transport services', this contract was awarded under the procurement method of limited competition, below the threshold. The tender titled "SPFO065 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 8 SEATS" covers the period from April 2026 to April 2028, ensuring provision of transport from Kellington, Thorpe Willoughby, and Hambleton to The Forest School. The award decision was finalised on 31st March 2026. The contract has been signed and is active, with a possible modification option included.

This contract provides substantial business growth opportunities in the transport services sector, particularly for SMEs specialising in school transport solutions. With a gross value of £111,720, businesses that already operate within North Yorkshire or those looking to expand into this region have significant opportunity to provide their specialized services in this area. Given its focus on below-threshold limited competition, businesses that have a relevant track record in the field of organised transport services and can secure local contracts could find this tender particularly attractive. Toadstool Cabs, an SME based in Selby, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the council's support for smaller enterprises in facilitating local development.

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Notice Title

SPFO065 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 8 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPFO065 , Kellington, Thorpe Willoughby, Hambleton To The Forest School, 8 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067980
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029810-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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

TOADSTOOL CABS

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