SPBM008 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - DARLINGTON AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the "SPBM008 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - DARLINGTON AREA - 4 SEATS". This tender, falling under the industry category of transport services, specifically for school transport from Northallerton to Beaumont Hill, covers the period from May 2026 to July 2027. The process reached the award stage on 20 May 2026, with the contract now active. The procurement method was limited and competition was below the threshold. The location concerned is in the UKE2 region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value amounting to £46,893 (gross amount £56,271.6), with potential extensions possible until 2029.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the transport industry, particularly those specialising in or looking to expand into school transport services. The awarded contract to Take Me Group Ltd indicates that large enterprises with the capability to provide reliable and compliant transport services are particularly well-suited for such opportunities. Businesses with similar potential can anticipate benefits from future contracts offered by North Yorkshire Council or comparable public authorities requiring specialised transport solutions.

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Notice Title

SPBM008 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - DARLINGTON AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPBM008, Northallerton to Beaumont Hill, 4 seats, May 2026 - July 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b968
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058197-2026
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
Large

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
£46,893 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

TAKE ME GROUP

Further Information

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