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234R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RYEDALE AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council, a public authority within sub-central government, has successfully concluded the procurement for school transport services under contract 234R. This procurement process involves transporting students from Norton – Malton to Lady Lumley's School, covering the period from March to July 2026. The procurement, identified by award ID ocds-h6vhtk-0681d1-033692-2026, was executed through a limited competition method, which is below the threshold, and focuses on transport services in the Ryedale area of the United Kingdom. Following the evaluation process, Take Me Group Ltd, a large enterprise located in Loughborough, has been awarded the contract, valued at £54,480 excluding VAT. The signed contract began on 16th March 2026 and could extend up to July 2028 with possible renewals and contract modifications.

This tender offers businesses, specifically those involved in transport services, an opportunity to expand their footprint in the education sector by providing reliable school transport solutions. Companies with capabilities in delivering efficient transport services, and who can operate within below-threshold procurement methods, could find such contracts beneficial for growth. The tender's limited competition method implies familiarity with the local infrastructure may enhance competitive advantage. Organisations with experience in handling similar service contracts, especially in regions akin to Ryedale, can leverage this scenario to bolster their business offerings and build lasting relationships with public authorities like The North Yorkshire Council.

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Notice Title

234R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RYEDALE AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract 234R, Norton - Malton to Lady Lumley's School, 4 seats, March 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033692-2026
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
Large

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
£54,480 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 - 31 Jul 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

TAKE ME GROUP

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