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SSHA712/HAS TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of school transport services under contract SSHA712. The service involves transportation from Ripon Youth Centre to Pateley Bridge, offering 4-seat capacity running from January 2026 to March 2028. Situated in the Harrogate area, this procurement falls under the transport services category. The contract was awarded to Aire Valley Private Hire LTD and is classified under services, with a below-threshold limited competition procurement method. The contract has commenced as of 16th January 2026 and includes potential renewals, ensuring service continuity potentially up to March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the transport industry, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Aire Valley Private Hire LTD have successfully competed in this procurement, demonstrating potential growth pathways for similar companies. Businesses looking to expand into the North Yorkshire region can benefit from engaging in such tenders, which typically involve renewable contracts and options for adjustments, aligning with strategic long-term business growth plans.

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Notice Title

SSHA712/HAS TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SSHA712, Ripon Youth Centre to Pateley Bridge , 4 seats, January 2026 - March 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06989d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044319-2026
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
£40,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 29 Mar 2028 2-3 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

AIRE VALLEY PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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