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510R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for school transport services within the Richmond area. This contract, identified as 510R, covers transportation from Walden to Carperby designed for a feeder service with a capacity of four seats, operational from April to July 2026. Classified under transport services, this procurement falls under the "services" category and was conducted as a limited competition, due to its below-threshold status. The procurement process concluded with a contract awarded to PRIME PRIVATE HIRE, an SME located in Bingley, indicating the Council's commitment to engaging smaller enterprises in public sector opportunities through streamlined tendering methods.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those within the region of North Yorkshire. PRIME PRIVATE HIRE’s success illustrates an avenue for growth for SMEs seeking government contracts. Companies with expertise in transportation and a focus on providing targeted small-scale services are well-positioned to leverage similar opportunities. With renewable and modification options available, businesses can anticipate potential growth and continuity of service provision, aligned with the Council’s needs and regional transport demand expectations.

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Notice Title

510R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract 510R, Walden to Carperby (feeder service, 4 seats, April 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037172-2026
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
£66,750 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

PRIME PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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