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ACSAH1PR - HAS TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - OUT OF COUNTY - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for providing school transport services under contract ACSAH1PR. This involves transporting students from Whitby to Queen Ethelburga's College in a four-seat vehicle as part of their educational provision. The procurement, categorised under transport services, was conducted using a limited competition method, below the threshold. This opportunity was awarded by the contracting authority on 24 March 2026 to Blue Line Cars Ltd, a company based in Harrogate. The contract covers a period from March 2026 with potential renewals extending up to March 2028. The process initiated through a tender method and has now been awarded with the status complete as of April 2026, with a gross value of £118,872.

This tender offers a noteworthy avenue for business growth to enterprises specialising in transport services, particularly those located within the United Kingdom and capable of operating in the UKE22 region. With North Yorkshire Council as the buying entity, companies like Blue Line Cars Ltd—a small to medium-sized enterprise—could leverage such opportunities to expand their market reach. This procurement exemplifies a favourable environment for SMEs to engage in public sector contracts, providing services that link educational institutions with logistical support. Businesses that are proficient in delivering reliable transport services could ensure consistent growth while establishing relationships with local government bodies like North Yorkshire Council.

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Notice Title

ACSAH1PR - HAS TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - OUT OF COUNTY - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract ACSAH1PR, Whitby to Queen Ethelburga's College, 4 seats, March 2026 - March 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039230-2026
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
£99,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 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 - 24 Mar 2026 24 hours
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

BLUE LINE CARS

Further Information

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