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SSHA717 - Has Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the SSHA717 contract, aiming to provide school transport services in the Harrogate area. This contract covers routes from Harrogate to Green Gates Primary School and alternate Thursdays to Knaresborough Community Centre, accommodating four seats. The procurement, conducted through a limited competition method below the threshold, falls under the services category and is specifically for transport services excluding waste transport, with a focus on the UK region of UKE22. The contract commenced on 13th April 2026 and will run until 29th March 2028, with provisions for a renewal of up to two additional years. The procurement was initiated under legal basis 2023/54, and the contract has been awarded to Mainline Taxis Association as of 14th May 2026.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for local SME businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in school and community centre transportation. Companies focusing on providing reliable and efficient transport solutions could benefit significantly from participation in similar tenders, especially given the potential for contract renewals and modifications. Businesses adept at understanding public authority requirements and able to operate within the North Yorkshire region will find this type of tender particularly suited to fostering business growth and establishing strong relationships with local government bodies like The North Yorkshire Council.

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Notice Title

SSHA717 - Has Transport - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SSHA717, Harrogate > Green Gates Primary School, Apperley Bridge & alternate Thursdays to Knaresborough CC, 4 seats, April 2026 - March 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06989e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044321-2026
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
£106,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 29 Mar 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

MAINLINE TAXIS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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