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title: "SPFO060 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0678e3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# SPFO060 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0678e3

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has entered the award stage for a contract titled "SPFO060 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS," which focuses on providing school transport services from Sharow, Ripon to The Forest School. This contract spans from April 2026 to April 2028 and is categorised under transport services. The procurement method used is a limited competition, specifically designed for below-threshold procurements. The contract was signed on 31st March 2026, with a total gross value of GBP 67,944. The award has been actively granted to Freedom Transport Solutions Ltd, an SME based in York, within the UKE22 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for transport service providers looking to expand in the education sector. Given its focus on providing reliable and efficient school transport, businesses experienced in logistics and transport management are ideally positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities. SMEs like Freedom Transport Solutions Ltd can leverage such contracts to boost their service portfolio and reputation within public sector projects, particularly those involving local government authorities such as The North Yorkshire Council. As a sub-central government authority, their continued procurement in transport services offers sustained potential for suppliers specialising in this domain.

## Notice

School transport for contract SPFO060, Sharow, Ripon To The Forest School, 4 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029561-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,620 |

## 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 | FREEDOM TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029561-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029561-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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