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SPD0177 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Hambleton Area - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for contract SPD0177 titled "School Transport - Request for Quotation - Hambleton Area - 4 Seats," focusing on providing transport services for schools. The procurement involved a limited competition method, below the threshold, due to its regional scope within Northallerton, United Kingdom. The award was made to Freedom Transport Solutions Ltd, an SME based in York. Key dates include the contract's start on 13th April 2026 and its conclusion on 19th March 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those equipped to handle school transportation requirements. SMEs specialising in local transport services could find advantageous prospects in similar procurements, allowing them to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector. By securing such contracts, businesses can achieve stability and predictability in revenue, while fostering long-term relationships with governmental authorities like The North Yorkshire Council.

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Notice Title

SPD0177 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Hambleton Area - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPD0177, Description from quote, 4 seats, April 2026 - March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068135
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033372-2026
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
£79,950 Under £100K

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 - 19 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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

FREEDOM TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

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