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SP05020/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/RQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 May 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for contract SP05020 concerning the provision of school transport services from Eppleby to Clervaux Garden School. This tender is positioned within the transport services industry and is classified under the CPV code 60000000. The contract was awarded under a limited competition procurement method due to its below-threshold status. The process culminated in an award on 27th May 2026, with the contract dates set from 3rd September 2026 to 31st July 2027, allowing for possible extensions up to 2029. This contract specifically addresses the requirement for transport services featuring four passenger seats.

This opportunity provides a platform for businesses specialising in small-scale transport services to engage with local government contracts, particularly those positioned as SMEs. Kevin Cuthbertson T/A Alpha Cars was successful in attaining this contract, highlighting the relevancy and suitability for SMEs offering bespoke, reliable transport solutions in regional locations such as North East England. Such contracts facilitate business growth by fostering steady income and expanding customer bases within government-driven opportunities. Businesses familiar with local council procurement and those specialising in passenger transport services would be well-poised to compete for similar upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Title

SP05020/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/RQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP05020, Eppleby to Clervaux Garden School, 4 Passenger Seats, September 2026 - July 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a5fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049596-2026
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
£51,870 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 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

KEVIN CUTHBERTSON T/A ALPHA CARS

Further Information

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