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title: "SPNT164 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - HAMBLETON AREA - 4 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0688e6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-22"
---

# SPNT164 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - HAMBLETON AREA - 4 SEATS

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0688e6

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for school transport services under contract SPNT164, specifically covering the transport route from Bedale to Thornbeck College, allocated for four seats. The contract, awarded to ACKLAM TAXI LTD, operates within the Hambleton area from March to July 2026. This contract, classified under transport services, represents a below-threshold limited competition procurement method, exclusively for services. Signing of the contract was completed on 24th March 2026, with the possibility of renewal extending a total duration of up to 2028. The procurement involves the transport services category and is anchored in the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing efficient and reliable school transport solutions. Firms with regional expertise in handling contracts within the North Yorkshire and Hambleton area may find this contract conducive to expanding their market presence. Contracts such as SPNT164 allow suppliers to strengthen community engagement and establish long-term relationships with local authorities, presenting pathways for both growth and sustainability in the transport service sector.

## Notice

School transport for contract SPNT164, Bedale to Thornbeck College, 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/036753-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 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 | £62,860 |

## 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 | ACKLAM TAXI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 14:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036753-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036753-2026
  22nd 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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