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SPFE757/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract, titled "SPFE757/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4 SEATS," for school transport services facilitating travel from Harrogate, Arkendale to York College. The procurement was initiated as a tender under a limited method due to being below threshold, focusing on transport services within the United Kingdom's UKE2 region. The award date was 14 April 2026, with the active contract period running from 16 March 2026 to 31 July 2026 and potential for renewal up to 2028. This procurement process is a significant opportunity for service providers within the transport sector to engage with public authority contracts at the sub-central government level, with Fusion Private Hire LTD selected as the supplier.

This tender opens up growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, specifically those capable of providing school transportation solutions. Companies with a focus on small to medium enterprise operations might be particularly well-suited to such contracts due to the limited competition. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to establish or strengthen relationships within the educational transport sector, offering scalable service options that can extend with potential contract renewals and modifications as outlined. Suppliers looking to expand within the North Yorkshire region could benefit from the authority's established infrastructure and partnership frameworks.

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Notice Title

SPFE757/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPFE757, Harrogate, Arkendale to York College, 4 seats, March 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068258
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033927-2026
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
£61,600 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

FUSION PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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