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SP06033/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The North Yorkshire Council, concerns school transport services, specifically for contract SP06033, from Colburn to Right Trax. The project titled "SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4SEATS" falls under the services category, with CPV classification 60000000 for Transport services, excluding Waste transport. The procurement method was limited competition, below the threshold, culminating in an award on 14th April 2026. The contract commenced on 17th March 2026 and spans until 31st July 2026, with potential extensions until 2028. The location served is the UKE2 region, providing essential transportation over several months.

This tender offers growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transportation services. The successful bidder, Acklam Taxi Ltd, a Middlesbrough-based SME, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this contract, as it can supply the required service efficiently and potentially benefit from contract renewals and modifications. Companies located in the UK, particularly those familiar with regional school transport logistics, are positioned advantageously to compete for similar future tenders, expanding their service portfolio and establishing robust community and governmental connections. The ongoing renewal option indicates a continued demand for reliable transport solutions in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

SP06033/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP06033, Colburn to Right Trax, 4 seats, March 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033738-2026
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
£59,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 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

ACKLAM TAXI

Further Information

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