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SP06036/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for school transport services, facilitating transport from Knaresborough to Spring Hill School in Harrogate. The procurement process was completed using a limited competition method for school transport contract SP06036, which encompasses four seats and spans from April to May 2026. Located in Northallerton, the North Yorkshire Council operates within the sub-central government public authority sphere, ensuring regional service delivery in the transport sector across the United Kingdom. The contract, signed on 13th April 2026 and active as of the award date, has provisions for renewal extending up to May 2028, with modifications allowed as necessary. This contract represents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in transport services.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in transport services. TR4VEL 24/7 LTD, an SME based in Keighley, was successfully awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for similar businesses to secure regional service contracts through the limited competition approach adopted in this process. This tender can guide transport service providers looking to expand their market presence within the United Kingdom, particularly in the public sector. Companies with capabilities in providing efficient and reliable transport solutions within the education sector may find this contract model advantageous for gaining footholds in sub-central governmental transport needs and securing multi-year contracts.

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Notice Title

SP06036/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP06036, Knaresborough to Spring Hill School, 4 seats, April 2026 - May 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036674-2026
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
£33,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 22 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

TR4VEL 24/7

Further Information

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