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R0961 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process, initiated by The North Yorkshire Council, focuses on providing school transport services for the Ripon area. The tender, titled "R0961 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS," involves transporting students from Brandsby to Outwood Academy Ripon, covering a period from March to May 2026. It falls under the services category within the transport industry, specifically targeting transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement has followed a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold competition primarily taking place in the UKE2 region in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 16th April 2026, securing RM Taxis as the supplier with the contractual service period starting on 10th March and ending on 8th May 2026.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for transport service providers specializing in school logistics. The limited competition approach of this procurement method favours small to medium-sized enterprises that can offer reliable and efficient transport solutions. Businesses operating within or near North Yorkshire, and those capable of scaling operations to meet potential contract renewals, would be well-suited to engage. Successful bidders can benefit from steady revenue streams and establish partnerships with local government, which may open doors to further public sector opportunities in the future. With a gross contract value of £79,296 over the awarded period, there is encouragement for competent service provision alongside possibilities for contract modifications and renewals for up to two additional years.

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Notice Title

R0961 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract R0961 , Brandsby to Outwood Academy Ripon, 4 seats, March 2026 - May 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068403
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034618-2026
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
£66,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 8 May 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

RM TAXIS

Further Information

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