R0969 - School Transports - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Jun 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "R0969 - School Transports - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services, and covers the period from May to July 2026. It involves school transport services from Ripon to Harrogate High School. The procurement method used was a limited competition process, below the threshold, indicating a selective tendering approach. The award date for the contract was 18th May 2026, and the contract can be renewed for two additional years. The total contract value is GBP 31,488 with an active status currently in place.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in small-scale transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable school transport. Blue Line Cars Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was the successful supplier for this contract, highlighting opportunities for similar SMEs to engage with local government contracts. Ventures in the transport sector, especially those specialising in school or regional transport, should consider preparing for future tenders of similar scope to foster growth. Collaborative opportunities might exist for companies to extend transport offerings and modify contracts as stipulated options exist for contract adjustments.

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Notice Title

R0969 - School Transports - Request for Quotation - Harrogate Area - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract R0969, Ripon to Harrogate High School, 4 seats, May 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056129-2026
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
£26,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 1-6 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
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

BLUE LINE CARS

Further Information

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