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SPFO068 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 8 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully completed its procurement process for the provision of school transport services under contract SPFO068, targeting the Knaresborough area. The procurement involved a limited competition method, falling below the financial threshold, with an award made on 31 March 2026. The contract spans from April 2026 to April 2028 and is focused on transport services for schools in Skipton, Askwith, Weeton, Harrogate, and Pannal, all leading to The Forest School. This service falls under the transport industry category and was awarded to R N Taxis Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Keighley, marking a significant step in the procurement cycle that commenced as a tender.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities to provide tailored solutions for educational institutions. It highlights potential growth for SMEs and transport providers aiming to expand their reach into the public sector, given the chances to forge long-term relationships with local government entities. Companies able to offer competitive pricing and reliable scheduling in school transportation are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities with North Yorkshire Council and other local authorities seeking public transport solutions fitting their educational needs.

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Notice Title

SPFO068 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 8 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPFO068 , Skipton, Askwith, Weeton, Harrogate, Pannal to The Forest School , 8 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029915-2026
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
£93,860 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

R N TAXIS

Further Information

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