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SPHH015 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "SPHH015 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats." This contract involves providing transport services from Hurworth House School to Bagby for four seats between April and July 2026. The industry category is transport services, excluding waste transport, and the location is within the region UKE2 in Great Britain. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 28th May 2026, with Acklam Taxi Ltd being the awarded supplier. The procurement method used was limited competition, below threshold, in alignment with the legal framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for economic expansion, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Acklam Taxi Ltd. The focus on school transport services means that businesses specialising in safe, reliable, and punctual transportation could enhance their growth by securing contracts of this nature. Companies that are flexible and can accommodate the specific needs of school transport would find this sector advantageous. Furthermore, the possibility of contract renewals and options for modifications suggests ongoing business prospects. By participating in such opportunities, enterprises can bolster their operations and expand their influence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

SPHH015 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPHH015, Hurworth House School to Bagby, 4 seats, April 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050373-2026
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
£51,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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

ACKLAM TAXI

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