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title: "SPFO065 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 8 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067980"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# SPFO065 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 8 SEATS

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067980

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully completed the contracting process for providing school transport services in the Knaresborough area, specifically catering for the transport demand of eight-seat capacity vehicles. Tagged under the industry category 'Transport services', this contract was awarded under the procurement method of limited competition, below the threshold. The tender titled "SPFO065 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 8 SEATS" covers the period from April 2026 to April 2028, ensuring provision of transport from Kellington, Thorpe Willoughby, and Hambleton to The Forest School. The award decision was finalised on 31st March 2026. The contract has been signed and is active, with a possible modification option included.

This contract provides substantial business growth opportunities in the transport services sector, particularly for SMEs specialising in school transport solutions. With a gross value of £111,720, businesses that already operate within North Yorkshire or those looking to expand into this region have significant opportunity to provide their specialized services in this area. Given its focus on below-threshold limited competition, businesses that have a relevant track record in the field of organised transport services and can secure local contracts could find this tender particularly attractive. Toadstool Cabs, an SME based in Selby, has been awarded the contract, showcasing the council's support for smaller enterprises in facilitating local development.

## Notice

School transport for contract SPFO065 , Kellington, Thorpe Willoughby, Hambleton To The Forest School, 8 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/029810-2026 |
| 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 | £93,100 |

## 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 | TOADSTOOL CABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029810-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029810-2026
  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

## Provenance

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