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SPNT164 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - HAMBLETON AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for school transport services under contract SPNT164, specifically covering the transport route from Bedale to Thornbeck College, allocated for four seats. The contract, awarded to ACKLAM TAXI LTD, operates within the Hambleton area from March to July 2026. This contract, classified under transport services, represents a below-threshold limited competition procurement method, exclusively for services. Signing of the contract was completed on 24th March 2026, with the possibility of renewal extending a total duration of up to 2028. The procurement involves the transport services category and is anchored in the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing efficient and reliable school transport solutions. Firms with regional expertise in handling contracts within the North Yorkshire and Hambleton area may find this contract conducive to expanding their market presence. Contracts such as SPNT164 allow suppliers to strengthen community engagement and establish long-term relationships with local authorities, presenting pathways for both growth and sustainability in the transport service sector.

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Notice Title

SPNT164 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - HAMBLETON AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPNT164, Bedale to Thornbeck College, 4 seats, March 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036753-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£62,860 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 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

ACKLAM TAXI

Further Information

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