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326S/421S - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Scarborough Area - 8 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for School Transport services within the Scarborough area, specifically covering the routes from Westerdale to Castleton. This procurement, titled "326S/421S - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Scarborough Area - 8 Seats," falls under the transport services industry category and serves the region identified as UKE2 within the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a limited method, indicative of below-threshold, limited competition, and was awarded on 28th April 2026. The contract is set for an active period beginning on 13th April 2026, concluding on 7th August 2027, with an option for renewal of one year plus another year extension, highlighting potential long-term opportunities.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities within the transport services sector, especially for companies experienced in providing regional school transportation solutions. The awarded supplier, 24 X 7 Ltd, is a large-scale business, marking this contract as suitable for substantial organisations capable of meeting the operational demands of regular school transport services in specific rural areas. Businesses well-versed in efficient route management and having a strong understanding of logistical coordination in the United Kingdom's transport sector would find this type of tender advantageous for expansion and diversification within local government contracts. The contractual value indicates a promising revenue stream for engaged businesses, with potential modification options for enhancing long-term service delivery.

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Notice Title

326S/421S - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Scarborough Area - 8 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract 326S/421S, Westerdale - Commondale to Castleton CP & Westerdale to Castleton (feeder), 8 seats, April 2026 - August 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038700-2026
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
£171,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 7 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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

24 X 7

Further Information

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