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07 Jul 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for a school transport service under contract SPD0180, focused on providing transport from Colburn to The Dales School in the Hambleton area. This contract required a limited competition procurement method and attracted bids below the financial threshold, with the procurement reaching the award and contract stages as of 7 July 2026. The contract for four-seat transportation services began on 1 June 2026 and is set to end on 31 July 2026, with potential renewal options extending up to July 2028. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically transport services (excluding waste transport), and demonstrates substantial public sector engagement by the council in North Yorkshire, UK.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in transport services to expand their business by participating in public sector contracts. Companies like Asif Taxis Ltd, which won the contract for this procurement, highlight the viability of SMEs in securing contracts through limited competition methods. Businesses with capabilities in providing specialised transport solutions and those structured to respond swiftly to public procurement opportunities are well-suited to benefit from similar tenders. The involvement of local authorities like The North Yorkshire Council underscores the continuing demand and opportunities available within the public sector that can drive growth and diversification for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

SPD0180 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - HAMBLETON AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPD0180, Colburn to The Dales School, 4 seats, June 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c56a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063733-2026
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
£61,070 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 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

ASIF TAXIS

Further Information

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