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SPFE765 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "SPFE765 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats" was initiated as a tender by The North Yorkshire Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government regulations. This procurement process pertains to the services industry, specifically transport services. The contract covers school transport from Knaresborough to the Royal School for the Deaf in Derby, beginning in June 2026 and concluding in July 2027, with a potential renewal extending up to July 2029. The procurement method used was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold competition. The process has reached the award stage, with Freedom Transport Solutions Ltd being awarded the contract, effective from 1st June 2026 with an end date of 31st July 2027.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable school transport solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in logistics and transport management would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Companies with capabilities to accommodate specific transport requirements, such as accessibility and comfort for special education needs, will find this area promising for business expansion. Additionally, businesses focusing on regional services within the United Kingdom, especially in the Yorkshire and Derby regions, can leverage their local expertise to gain competitive advantages in similar public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

SPFE765 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPFE765, Knaresborough to Royal School for the Deaf, Derby, 4 seats, June 2026 - July 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051936-2026
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
£178,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 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

FREEDOM TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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