SP06047 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - CATTERICK AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process for school transport services in the Catterick area. This contract, referenced as SP06047, involves providing four-seat transport from Bedale to Principal Teachers, covering the period from May 2026 to July 2027. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below the threshold, and the procurement category was services, specifically transport services as classified by the CPV code 60000000. The contract was awarded on 19th June 2026, following a tender stage initiated earlier in the year, with the contract signed on 20th May 2026 and valued at £54,810 (excluding VAT). The contract is active with a possibility of renewal for an additional two years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the transportation sector capable of fulfilling niche school transport services. Given the contract's scope and geographical focus in North Yorkshire, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier, Kevin Cuthbertson TA Alpha Cars, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. Participation in tenders like these provides a platform for SMEs to establish and grow their presence in the public sector market, enhance their service portfolios, and foster relationships with local government entities. With a keen focus on delivering within the defined timelines and maintaining service quality, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their operations and reputation in regional transport services.

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Notice Title

SP06047 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - CATTERICK AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP06047, Bedale to Principal Teachers, 4 seats, May 2026 - July 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b94e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058163-2026
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
£54,810 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 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

KEVIN CUTHBERTSON TA ALPHA CARS

Further Information

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