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title: "R0961 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068403"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# R0961 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068403

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## Summary

This contracting process, initiated by The North Yorkshire Council, focuses on providing school transport services for the Ripon area. The tender, titled "R0961 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS," involves transporting students from Brandsby to Outwood Academy Ripon, covering a period from March to May 2026. It falls under the services category within the transport industry, specifically targeting transport services excluding waste transport. The procurement has followed a limited procurement method, indicating a below-threshold competition primarily taking place in the UKE2 region in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 16th April 2026, securing RM Taxis as the supplier with the contractual service period starting on 10th March and ending on 8th May 2026.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for transport service providers specializing in school logistics. The limited competition approach of this procurement method favours small to medium-sized enterprises that can offer reliable and efficient transport solutions. Businesses operating within or near North Yorkshire, and those capable of scaling operations to meet potential contract renewals, would be well-suited to engage. Successful bidders can benefit from steady revenue streams and establish partnerships with local government, which may open doors to further public sector opportunities in the future. With a gross contract value of £79,296 over the awarded period, there is encouragement for competent service provision alongside possibilities for contract modifications and renewals for up to two additional years.

## Notice

School transport for contract R0961 , Brandsby to Outwood Academy Ripon, 4 seats, March 2026 - May 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034618-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 8 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,080 |

## 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 | RM TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 11:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034618-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034618-2026
  16th 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

## Provenance

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