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R0964/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "R0964/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/4 SEATS" was initiated by The North Yorkshire Council, a sub-central government public authority. The procurement falls under the services category and covers the transportation of school pupils between Aiskew and Hambleton & Richmondshire PRS from March 2026 to July 2026. The buying organisation is located at County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton, United Kingdom, and the process has proceeded to the award stage. The contract, valued at £35,840 with a potential gross amount of £43,008, was signed on 24 March 2026 and remains active with options for renewal. The limited competition method was utilised, as this procurement was below the threshold, and the deadline for the contract expiry is set for July 2026, with possible extensions up to 2028.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for transport service suppliers, particularly those specialising in school transportation within North Yorkshire. The awarded contract to Take Me Group Ltd, a large-scale company, demonstrates the potential for growth in providing tailored transport solutions. Businesses with established transport services, logistical capabilities, and an interest in expanding operations in the school sector would find this contract appealing. Engaging in this procurement process can aid service providers in increasing their footprint within the public sector, building partnerships with local authorities, and demonstrating capabilities in meeting specific public transport needs. This tender might be best suited for those experienced in navigating limited competition environments and seeking to establish or grow their presence in the UK regional transport market, particularly in educational sectors.

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Notice Title

R0964/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RICHMOND AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract R0964, Aiskew to Hambleton & Richmondshire PRS, 4 seats, March 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038063-2026
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
£35,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks 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

TAKE ME GROUP

Further Information

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