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title: "SP06008/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606fa"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-15"
---

# SP06008/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HARROGATE AREA/4 SEATS

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606fa

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for a school transport service within the Harrogate area, focusing on the provision of a minibus with four seats intended for journeys from Ripon to Strive, Hookstone Park. This project falls under the category of transport services and used a "limited" procurement method allowing for below threshold competition. The tender process is complete, with the contract awarded on 15th January 2026 and the service period running from 7th January 2026 to 31st July 2026, with an option for renewal up to two additional years. The contracting covers regions in the United Kingdom, specifically in North Yorkshire.

This tender, which was awarded to Darrens Minibus Hire, represents a business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on transport services. Companies experienced in providing reliable, timely, and safe school transport could find similar future tenders beneficial. The successful execution of this contract could position businesses as preferred suppliers for future projects with public authorities, particularly those issued by sub-central government entities like the North Yorkshire Council.

## Notice

School Transport Team - Ripon to Strive - Hookstone Park - HARROGATE AREA- 4 Seats

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003617-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,712 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DARRENS MINIBUS HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 16:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003617-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003617-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

## Provenance

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