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SPBR121 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - SKIPTON AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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26 May 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process by The North Yorkshire Council, acting as the buying organisation, was centred around the contract titled "SPBR121 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - SKIPTON AREA - 4 SEATS". This procurement involved the provision of school transport services from Cowling to Brooklands School, spanning from April 2026 to March 2027. The procurement pertains to the transport services industry category and took place in Northallerton, United Kingdom. The process employed a limited procurement method aimed at below-threshold, limited competition and has successfully reached the award stage. The contract, awarded on 26th May 2026, was signed on 27th April 2026 and is valid until 19th March 2027, with renewal options extending the potential contract duration to March 2029.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for service-oriented businesses, particularly those in the transport sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing transport services could find this contract particularly appealing, as evidenced by the successful award to Aireside Private Hire, a local SME. The demand for a reliable transport service can catalyse business growth by providing a steady revenue stream and opportunities for longer-term collaboration with local authorities such as The North Yorkshire Council. The contract's potential extension and modification options further enhance its appeal, offering businesses the chance to secure stable and potentially expanding future workloads.

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Notice Title

SPBR121 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - SKIPTON AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPBR121, Cowling to Brooklands School, 4 seats, April 2026 - March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a329
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048617-2026
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
£56,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 19 Mar 2027 6-12 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

AIRESIDE PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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