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SSHA642 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The North Yorkshire Council centred around school transport services under the contract title "SSHA642 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats". This tender focused on transport services for the route from Ripon to Henshaws Arts and Crafts, with a contract duration from March 2026 to March 2028. The procurement method used was a limited competition, due to its below-threshold value. The procurement, initiated as a tender, has advanced through the award stage, being completed and active as of 8 April 2026. The transport services fall under the industry category of "services", with a central role in the UKE22 region, particularly around Harrogate, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for enterprises within the transport services sector, particularly those with the capability to manage smaller-scale operations, such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Blue Line Cars Ltd, an SME based in Harrogate, was awarded this contract, emphasising the accessibility of such opportunities to local businesses. Firms that can provide reliable and efficient transport services stand to benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes. The contract's potential extension and options for modification also allow for sustained business growth and relationship building with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

SSHA642 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SSHA642, Ripon to Henshaws Arts and Crafts, 4 seats, March 2026 - March 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031987-2026
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
£57,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

BLUE LINE CARS

Further Information

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