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R0963/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for school transport services, specifically for the Harrogate area, under contract R0963. This tender involved providing transportation for up to four seats from Thormanby to Outwood Academy Ripon, running from March 2026 to May 2026. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, suitable for being below the threshold set by legal standards. Premier Taxis was awarded the contract on 14th April 2026, with the service-based contract remaining active from 16th March to 8th May 2026. The council operates within the public authority sector, categorised under sub-central government, with County Hall, Northallerton serving as the administrative location. The transport services industry is the primary category for this project, and the contracting process is already in the award stage.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in transport services in the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKE2 region, to explore avenues to grow their operations. SMEs specialising in transport could find a competitive advantage, as demonstrated by Premier Taxis' successful bid. With a contract value of £48,960, there is potential for contract renewal and modification for interested businesses to further engage with North Yorkshire Council's future transport needs. The procurement provides openings for local transport operators to establish partnerships with governmental bodies, thereby solidifying their presence in public sector tenders.

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Notice Title

R0963/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract R0963, Thormanby to Outwood Academy Ripon, 4 seats, March 2026 - May 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033691-2026
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
£48,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 8 May 2026 1-6 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

PREMIER TAXIS

Further Information

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