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527R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/12 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for a school transport contract titled "527R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/12 SEATS," covering routes between Carperby and Askrigg Primary School. The contract was in the services industry category and followed a limited competition procurement method below the threshold. Situated in the United Kingdom, specifically in Northallerton, this process commenced on 13th April 2026 and will be active until 31st July 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029 based on renewal options. The initiative is administered by The North Yorkshire Council, located at County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton, DL7 8AD, and the point of contact is Louise Wheatley.

This tender offers opportunities primarily for transport service providers, especially those classified as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Upper Dales Comm Partnership Ltd, the awarded supplier. Businesses positioned to deliver transport services for educational needs in the Richmond area would find this contract advantageous for growth, as it ensures regular service demands while opening possibilities for contract modifications and renewals. By engaging in these kinds of public service contracts, companies can strengthen their portfolio and establish credibility within the local governmental procurement sector.

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Notice Title

527R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/12 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract 527R, Carperby - Askrigg Primary School, 12 seats, April 2026 - July 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033215-2026
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
£113,940 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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

UPPER DALES COMM PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

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