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513R V1/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "513R V1/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/4 SEATS," focusing on school transport services between Bishopdale and Askrigg Primary School for a period from April to July 2026. This contract falls within the transport services industry, identified by the CPV code 60000000. The process was a limited competition below threshold, with an award to "Take Me Group Ltd," a large company based in Loughborough, reflecting the procurement method's focus on competitive yet restricted participation. The contract commenced on 13th April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026, with potential for renewal. The main location for service delivery is within the UKE22 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of offering reliable school transport solutions in the Richmond area. Companies proficient in regional transport logistics and customer-focused service delivery, like large transport firms, could find such projects beneficial. The limited competition approach favours companies that can efficiently navigate the below-threshold procurement landscape, ensuring they meet stringent yet attainable service delivery standards set by sub-central government authorities like The North Yorkshire Council. Businesses looking to expand their geographic footprint and establish key connections within educational transport services might find participation in similar opportunities advantageous.

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Notice Title

513R V1/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/4 SEATS

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-068b74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037975-2026
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
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
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months 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

Further Information

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