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SP04772 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - LANCASHIRE AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process to award a contract for school transport services in the Lancashire area, under the reference SP04772. This contract involves a limited competition method and is classified below the threshold level. It is specifically aimed at transporting students from Keasden to Underlay Garden School and Cedar House, covering a period from September 2026 through July 2028. The procurement stage has concluded with the contract being actively awarded to R N Taxis Ltd, a small and medium enterprise (SME) based in Keighley, United Kingdom. Key legal guidelines for this procurement are outlined under the UKPGA 2023/54. The process was formally completed on 28th May 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in school transport. SMEs with capabilities in providing reliable and consistent transport solutions can find opportunities in similar tenders. Companies that can ensure compliance with legal requirements and maintain high service standards are well-suited to compete in such processes. This contract is a strategic opportunity, encouraging SMEs like R N Taxis Ltd to expand their operational footprint across different regions, fostering regional connectivity and supporting local education transport needs. The presence of renewal options further provides potential for sustained business engagement beyond the initial contract term.

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Notice Title

SP04772 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - LANCASHIRE AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP04772, Keasden to Underlay Garden School & Cedar House, 4 seats, Sept 2026 - July 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050436-2026
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
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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

R N TAXIS

Further Information

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