SPF0073 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for its tender titled "SPF0073 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Knaresborough Area - 4 Seats." The tender falls under the transport services category and is specifically aimed at providing school transport from Skipton to The Forest School. This contract, covering the period from May 2026 to April 2028, with potential extensions up to April 2030, is being handled by the buyer from County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton. The procurement method used was limited competition, suitable for services below the financial threshold. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 14th May 2026, with the contract details notice published on 11th June 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those specialising in school or public sector transport solutions. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver reliable transport services in the specified region could leverage this opportunity to gain experience and enhance their reputation by serving a public authority. The awarded contract to TAHIR MEHMOOD TAXIS LTD exemplifies how focused bids from local businesses can successfully capture such tenders, thereby promoting growth and increased visibility within the local government sector.

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Notice Title

SPF0073 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPF0073, Skipton to The Forest School, 4 seats, May 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b378
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055433-2026
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
£80,660 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 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

TAHIR MEHMOOD TAXIS

Further Information

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