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254R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RYEDALE AREA/16 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for school transport services under the title "254R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RYEDALE AREA/16 SEATS." This involves transporting students from Hovingham to Ryedale School. The procurement process was conducted through a limited competition method, below the threshold, starting from April 2026 and running until April 2028. The procurement falls within the services category, focusing specifically on transport, and took place in the region designated as UKE22, United Kingdom. The award was confirmed on 5th May 2026, with the actual contract period beginning on 13th April 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those experienced in school transport. With an estimated contract value grossing £109,440 over two years, it affords an excellent growth prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in delivering reliable transport services in the educational sector. A C Morse Ltd, a local SME, was selected as the supplier, indicating the Council's preference for engaging businesses with a robust regional presence. Companies with expertise in transport services could find similar opportunities by aligning with public authorities like The North Yorkshire Council, which has a proven track record of contracting essential community services.

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Notice Title

254R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RYEDALE AREA/16 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract 254R, Hovingham to Ryedale School, 16 seats, April 2026 - April 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069191
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041086-2026
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
£91,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2028 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

A C MORSE

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