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513R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/4 DAYS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for school transport services in the Richmond area, specifically for four seats on the route from Bishopdale to Askrigg Primary School, spanning from April 2026 to July 2026. This contract, identified as 513R, falls under the services category with a limited procurement method below the threshold, indicating limited competition. The contract was awarded on 13th April 2026 to Take Me Group Ltd, a large supplier based in Loughborough, and spans a renewable period until 31st July 2026, with potential extensions up to two additional years. The process is governed by the legal framework outlined in the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services outside the waste transport sector, specifically those able to offer reliable school transportation solutions. Companies specialising in logistics, passenger transport services, or school shuttle operations may find particular growth prospects from such contracts, especially given the scope for renewal and contract modification options. The buying organisation, North Yorkshire Council, is a sub-central government authority, thus providing stability and potential for long-term partnerships for enterprises capable of meeting regional transportation needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

513R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/4 DAYS

Notice Description

School transport for contract 513R, Bishopdale to Askrigg Primary School, 4 seats, April 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037136-2026
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
Large

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
£62,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 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

TAKE ME GROUP

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