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title: "851H/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HAMBLETON AREA/4 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681d3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
---

# 851H/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HAMBLETON AREA/4 SEATS

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681d3

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The North Yorkshire Council focuses on school transport services for Great Smeaton Primary in the Hambleton area. With a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54, this tender includes the transportation of 4 seats from March to July 2026. As a sub-central government entity located in Northallerton, the council sought limited competition below the threshold. Awarded to Hello Coopers Taxis Ltd, the contract commenced on 16th March 2026 and will run until 31st July 2026, with potential renewal options extending to 2028. The procurement stage reached completion with the awarding of the contract valued at £54,480 excluding VAT, and £65,376 gross.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises specializing in transportation services. Businesses with expertise in providing school transport solutions will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Located in the North Yorkshire region, the contract also supports local economic growth by fostering partnerships with enterprises such as Hello Coopers Taxis Ltd, which is recognised as a small-sized enterprise. Moreover, the procurement method encouraging limited competition can be advantageous for small businesses looking to enter public-sector contracts without heavy competitive pressure from larger established corporations.

## Notice

School transport for contract 851H, Northallerton to Great Smeaton Primary School, 4 seats, March 2026 - July 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033695-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,480 |

## 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 | HELLO COOPERS TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033695-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033695-2026
  14th April 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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