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SSTA039 - HAS TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for school transport services under tender SSTA039, focusing on the route between Knaresborough and Fenton Grange School for a duration from April 2026 to July 2026. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and has been executed through a limited, below-threshold competition procurement method. The award was made on 11th May 2026 to Mainline Taxis Association, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Harrogate. The contract period started on 22nd April 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2026, with potential renewals extending up to two additional years.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those adept at managing school transport operations within the specified region. SMEs specialising in efficient, reliable transport solutions stand to benefit from participating in such tenders, as evidenced by Mainline Taxis Association's successful bid. The availability of contract renewal options suggests additional future opportunities for sustained business growth in collaboration with local government projects.

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Notice Title

SSTA039 - HAS TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH 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-069589
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042925-2026
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
11 May 20263 days 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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