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650H/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for school transport services under the title "650H/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS". This contract involves providing transport from Middleton Quernhow to Ripon Outwood Academy, covering the period from February to March 2026. The procurement, categorised under transport services, was completed using a limited competition method below the threshold. The contract was officially signed on 9th February 2026, with a potential renewal option for up to two additional years. Located in the Northallerton region (UKE22), this initiative is part of the sub-central government authority's efforts to facilitate transportation services within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth in the transport sector, specifically for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Premier Taxis, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses equipped to offer efficient and reliable transport services, particularly in the Harrogate area, would find this contract beneficial as it allows for possible contract modifications and renewals over time. Enterprises focusing on localised transport solutions can leverage this opportunity to expand their presence and operational capacity within the sub-central governmental framework. The limited competition method indicates the need for specialised services that can be fulfilled by niche transport providers catering to regional requirements.

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Notice Title

650H/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract 650H, Middleton Quernhow to Ripon Outwood Academy, 4 seats, February 2026 - March 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068906
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036817-2026
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
£57,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 27 Mar 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

PREMIER TAXIS

Further Information

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