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SPSW078/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/12 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a school transport service for Selby to Springwater School in the Harrogate area. This contract, identified as SPSW078, covers transport services for 12 seats from April 2026 to April 2028. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport services excluding waste transport, with the process defined by UK legal framework 2023/54. The procurement method was limited competition, below threshold, aimed at ensuring effective service provision within the designated timeframe. The award was made on 13 April 2026, and it was concluded with a contract signed worth £207,100 net (£248,520 gross), allowing for contract modifications. This project is situated in the United Kingdom, within the Yorkshire and Humber region.

This contract presents valuable business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Oz Travel, which succeeded in acquiring the contract. The opportunity was designed to be inclusive, facilitating participation from local businesses, especially those specialising in transport services. Businesses with expertise in providing reliable and efficient school transportation solutions or those intending to expand their market presence in the public sector may find such contracts to be a strategic fit. The procurement process supports enterprises ready to deliver high-quality transport services within the public authority framework, fostering regional service development and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPSW078/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/12 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPSW078, Selby to Springwater School, 12 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039206-2026
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
£207,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 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 - 13 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

OZ TRAVEL

Further Information

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