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SPSW064 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for contract SPSW064, titled "School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats". This tender, pertaining to the transport services industry, involves providing school transport in the Harrogate area, specifically between Sherburn in Elmet, Newton Kyme, Tockwith, and The Forest School. The contract runs from April 2026 to April 2028 and was awarded under a limited competition procurement method aimed at services below the threshold. The council, located in Northallerton, effectively concluded the award stage in early April 2026, with the contract commencing on the 13th of April, 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the transport services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Inter Yorks Limited, an SME based in Pudsey, successfully secured the contract, highlighting potential advantages for similar organisations aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. The limited competition procurement method suggests a competitive edge for businesses equipped to deliver bespoke, regional transport solutions efficiently. Businesses with a strong focus on regional service delivery in the UK, especially those experienced in providing school transport services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

SPSW064 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPSW064, Sherburn in Elmet, Newton Kyme, Tockwith The Forest School, 8 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031388-2026
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
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 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

INTER YORKS

Further Information

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