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SSDA013 - Has Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for school transport services, specifically from Kirkbymoorside to Polam Hall, Darlington, running from March 2026 to December 2026. The procurement process was carried out using a limited competition method, aligning with regulations for below-threshold contracts. The council operates within the sub-central government category and successfully concluded the tender, marking the stage as 'complete'. RM Taxis, classified as an SME, has been identified as the supplier for this contract, which focuses on transport services excluding waste transport. Key stakeholders involved in the process include The North Yorkshire Council as the buyer and RM Taxis as the supplier.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services within the United Kingdom, particularly those located in or near North Yorkshire and the surrounding regions. SMEs engaged in providing local and school transport services are well-suited to target similar opportunities through competitive bidding processes. The provision of renewal options and contract modifications over the period, with gross value amounting to £190,080, offers strategic advantages for the supplier to expand operations and enhance service delivery. This procurement method fosters engagement with local businesses that are prepared for limited tender processes, facilitating business growth and regional development.

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Notice Title

SSDA013 - Has Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SSDA013, Kirkbymoorside to Polam Hall, Darlington, March 2026 - December 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033762-2026
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
£158,400 £100K-£500K

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 Dec 2026 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

RM TAXIS

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