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SSTA039/HAS TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/SELBY AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for a school transport contract titled "SSTA039/HAS TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/SELBY AREA/4 SEATS," covering the route from Knaresborough to Fenton Grange School. This service falls under the transport industry category and operates within the region of Northallerton, United Kingdom. The procurement used a limited method below the threshold with limited competition, allowing for targeted suppliers to participate. The contract was awarded to Mainline Taxis Association and is set to run from April 2026 to July 2026, with a possibility of renewal. The contract's total value is £63,792 gross, emphasizing efficient and specialised transportation services.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in transport services. Businesses with expertise in providing school transport or similar services can benefit from the structured renewal options and the potential for service modification in the contract. Due to the limited competition approach adopted by The North Yorkshire Council, smaller firms have an enhanced chance of securing such contracts, which can bolster their business growth and presence in the public sector transport market.

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Notice Title

SSTA039/HAS TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/SELBY AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SSTA039, Knaresborough to Fenton Grange School, 4 seats, April 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06913b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040968-2026
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
£53,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 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

MAINLINE TAXIS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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