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SPMY102 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - HAMBLETON AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process with the award of a contract titled "SPMY102 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - HAMBLETON AREA - 4 SEATS," focusing on school transport services in the Hambleton area. The procurement falls within the transport services industry category. The awarded contract commenced on 28 May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 19 March 2027, with an option for renewal. Conducted through a limited procurement method, this contract was below the threshold with limited competition, initiated via a tender process. The procurement addresses the region of UKE2, serving transport services required from Stokesley to Mowbray School and is facilitated by the public authority sub-central government category.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the transport services industry. The awarded contract to Acklam Taxi Ltd exemplifies a favourable condition for SMEs, requiring only four seats for school transport, suggesting suitability for local taxi or small transport service providers. Such contracts allow businesses to capitalise on regional requirements, establishing long-term partnerships with local councils and public authorities, potentially leading to contract renewals. SMEs can expand their service offerings and build a reliable reputation within the public sector by fulfilling needs like school transport, which is critical for community development.

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Notice Title

SPMY102 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - HAMBLETON AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPMY102, Stokesley to Mowbray School, 4 seats, Sept 2026 - March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a803
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050469-2026
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
£102,500 £100K-£500K

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 - 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

ACKLAM TAXI

Further Information

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