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SPWE013/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST 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 has completed the contracting process for tender SPWE013, related to school transport services from Harrogate to West Oaks School \u2013 Headingley Site. This contract, which spans from September 2026 to July 2028, is classified under transport services and involves a limited procurement method, specifically targeting below-threshold limited competition markets. The primary procurement stage involved the award and contract, with the contract being signed on 27 May 2026, and the school's transport service provision to commence on 3 September 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £159,600, offers the possibility of a one-year renewal twice, extending potentially until 2030.

This opportunity allows businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing school transport solutions, to pursue potential future engagements with local government authorities. Given the specific requirements of a limited competition process, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like IK Taxis, who successfully secured this award, are particularly well-suited to partake in similar tenders. The procurement process highlights the benefits for local SMEs to position themselves for growth by engaging in municipal contracts, thus fostering stronger community connections and increasing regional economic contributions.

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Notice Title

SPWE013/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPWE013, Harrogate to West Oaks School - Headingley Site, 4 Passenger Seats, September 2026 - July 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a600
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049598-2026
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
£159,600 £100K-£500K

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 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

IK TAXIS

Further Information

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