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851H/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HAMBLETON AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The North Yorkshire Council focuses on school transport services for Great Smeaton Primary in the Hambleton area. With a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54, this tender includes the transportation of 4 seats from March to July 2026. As a sub-central government entity located in Northallerton, the council sought limited competition below the threshold. Awarded to Hello Coopers Taxis Ltd, the contract commenced on 16th March 2026 and will run until 31st July 2026, with potential renewal options extending to 2028. The procurement stage reached completion with the awarding of the contract valued at £54,480 excluding VAT, and £65,376 gross.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises specializing in transportation services. Businesses with expertise in providing school transport solutions will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Located in the North Yorkshire region, the contract also supports local economic growth by fostering partnerships with enterprises such as Hello Coopers Taxis Ltd, which is recognised as a small-sized enterprise. Moreover, the procurement method encouraging limited competition can be advantageous for small businesses looking to enter public-sector contracts without heavy competitive pressure from larger established corporations.

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Notice Title

851H/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HAMBLETON AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract 851H, Northallerton to Great Smeaton Primary School, 4 seats, March 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033695-2026
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
£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

HELLO COOPERS TAXIS

Further Information

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