SPF0072 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the tender titled "SPF0072 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS". Operating in the services category, this tender involves providing school transport from Selby to The Forest School. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase with the contract being signed on 8th June 2026. The service will be active from May 2026 through to April 2028 with the possibility of two additional one-year renewals. The procurement type was a limited competition below the threshold and was conducted under UK legislation 2023/54. The tender is located in Northallerton, United Kingdom, within the region of UKE22.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given that Aireside Private Hire, an SME located in Keighley, has been successfully awarded the contract. Companies specialising in providing efficient and reliable transport services could see substantial growth opportunities by engaging in similar tenders. With the steady demand for school transportation services and potential contract renewals, businesses in this sector can benefit from forging fruitful partnerships and expanding their services within the region.

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Notice Title

SPF0072 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPF0072, Selby to The Forest School, 4 seats, May 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054224-2026
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
£151,905 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 13 Apr 2028 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

AIRESIDE PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

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