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SPFO070 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the contracting process for the provision of school transport services in the Knaresborough area, as per contract SPFO070. This contract entails transport for up to four seats from Harrogate to The Forest School, covering the period from April 2026 to April 2028. The procurement falls under the transport services industry category and was conducted through a limited competition method, as it is a below-threshold tender. The award was issued on 31st March 2026, with Spa Taxis being the supplier selected. This contract is active and carries the potential for modifications throughout its tenure.

For businesses operating within the transport services sector, particularly those that can provide reliable school transport solutions, this contract presents a substantial opportunity. Companies like small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in local transport operations would be ideally placed to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in public procurement contracts like this one can facilitate business growth by establishing long-term relationships with local authorities such as The North Yorkshire Council, while also enhancing the visibility and reputation of the business within the regional public sector market.

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Notice Title

SPFO070 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPFO070, Harrogate To The Forest School, 4 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029943-2026
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
£27,940 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

SPA TAXIS

Further Information

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