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509R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The North Yorkshire Council concluded with an award for school transport services. This contract, titled "509R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION," involves providing transport from Stokesley to Stokesley Primary School, with a requirement for four seats from March 2026 to April 2028. The procurement fell under the category of transport services, specifically within the region of UKE22, Northallerton, United Kingdom. The process was executed through a limited competition method, as it was below the threshold for more extensive tendering. The contract was signed on 11th March 2026, marking the transition from planning to award stage.

The awarding of this contract presents a promising opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in transport services, to expand their business within the educational sector. Balliol Taxis Limited, identified as the supplier for this contract, exemplifies the type of business poised to benefit from such opportunities. The contract's potential for renewal and modification further enhances prospects for sustained business growth and adaptation. Companies positioned in the UKE2 region, or those with capabilities to deliver specialised transport services, would find this contract a lucrative addition to their portfolio.

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Notice Title

509R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/

Notice Description

School transport for contract 509R, Stokesley to Stokesley Primary School, 4 seats, March 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068402
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034617-2026
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
£61,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 7 Apr 2028 2-3 years
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

BALLIOL TAXIS

Further Information

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