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SP04714/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has conducted a procurement process titled "SP04714/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4 SEATS" to provide school transport services. This contract, classified under the services category and focused on transport services excluding waste transport, involves transporting students from Harrogate to Ackworth School. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Inter Yorks Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract period commences on 1st June 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2027, with extensions possible up to 2029. This procurement was carried out using a limited competition method below the threshold, indicating a focused approach for select suppliers within the industry. The project is situated in the region encompassing North Yorkshire and could be significant for businesses in this geographical area.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing bespoke travel arrangements for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Inter Yorks Ltd, located within or near North Yorkshire, will find this contract within reach due to the procurement method's limited competition nature, which favours localised and niche providers. The contract not only offers immediate business opportunities but also opens avenues for long-term collaboration given its potential for renewal and contract modifications. Companies with a focus on community and educational services, and the ability to cater to specific transport needs, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

SP04714/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/OUT OF COUNTY/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP04714, Harrogate to Ackworth School, 4 seats, Sept 2026 - July 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051324-2026
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
£119,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 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

INTER YORKS

Further Information

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