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title: "R0962/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HAMBLETON AREA/4 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681ea"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# R0962/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HAMBLETON AREA/4 SEATS

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

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for school transport services in the Hambleton area, specifically for the route from Great Ayton to Northallerton PRS. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award stage, with Kevin Malton T/A Where 2 being selected as the supplier. This contract, under the title "R0962/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/HAMBLETON AREA/4 SEATS," was procured through a limited competition method, aimed below the threshold. The transport service contract will be active from 16 March 2026 to 31 July 2026, with potential renewals extending up to two additional years. This opportunity falls within the public authority sub-central government category and involves transport services specifically. Interested parties can contact Louise Wheatley at the North Yorkshire Council for more details regarding the tender process.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. The contract value, amounting to £65,376 gross, provides a viable business expansion opportunity for transport businesses in the region, particularly those with expertise in providing school transport solutions. SMEs looking to leverage their regional knowledge and operational efficiency could benefit significantly from engaging in similar tenders and competitive bidding processes. The use of a limited competition method suggests an accessible entry point for businesses with niche services tailored to specific community needs. Businesses equiped with a capability to renew and modify contracts, as indicated in the current arrangement, would be well-suited to gain competitive advantage in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

School transport for contract R0962, Great Ayton to Northallerton PRS, 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/033737-2026 |
| 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 | KEVIN MALTON T/A WHERE 2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033737-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033737-2026
  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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