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R0965 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for school transportation services under the title "R0965 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS". This contract involves providing transport from Knaresborough to Ripon Outwood Academy, covering the period from April 2026 to May 2026. The procurement stage of this contract is now in the award phase, with PD Taxis securing the contract. The procurement method was limited competition, aimed at services in the transport sector. The project took place in the UKE22 region of the United Kingdom, and the contract was signed on 16th April 2026. The contract value is set at £40,600, with the possibility of renewal for up to two more years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized businesses specialising in transport services, as evidenced by the successful bid from PD Taxis, identified as an SME. Businesses looking to expand their operations in the educational transport sector within the UKE22 region could benefit significantly from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. Given the government's procurement process, businesses capable of complementary service offerings, such as vehicle leasing or maintenance, could find aligned opportunities for growth and collaboration with educational institutions and local councils. Additionally, the limited competition method indicates less stringent competitive pressure compared to open tenders, providing a more accessible entry point for experienced service providers.

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Notice Title

R0965 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract R0965 , Knaresborough to Ripon Outwood Academy, 4 seats, April 2026 - May 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069588
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042924-2026
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
£40,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 22 May 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

PD TAXIS

Further Information

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