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193R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RYEDALE AREA/16 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract titled "193R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RYEDALE AREA/16 SEATS" under a limited procurement method, specifically designed for below-threshold limited competition. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on transport services for the Ryedale area, from April 2026 to April 2028. The buying organisation, The North Yorkshire Council, located in Northallerton, United Kingdom, managed the process, with A C Morse Ltd being selected as the supplier for this contract. The contract was signed on 13 April 2026, valued at £87,400, with an overall gross amount of £104,880. It includes options for modification and aligns with legal legislation reference UKPGA 2023/54.

This school transport contract offers a strategic opportunity for businesses operating within the transport services sector to expand their presence within the education sector by providing reliable school transport solutions. Ideal for small and medium enterprises, particularly those expert in transport logistics within the North Yorkshire region, this tender allows for potential growth through the provision of consistent and quality service to public sector clients. Businesses with established regional knowledge and experience in contract fulfilments in public sectors can utilise this opportunity to solidify their market position and cultivate relationships with local government bodies.

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Notice Title

193R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RYEDALE AREA/16 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract 193R, Flaxton - Thornton Le Clay - Coneysthorpe to Malton School, 16 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041232-2026
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
£87,400 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

Further Information

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