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title: "R0965 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069588"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# R0965 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069588

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for school transportation services under the title "R0965 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS". This contract involves providing transport from Knaresborough to Ripon Outwood Academy, covering the period from April 2026 to May 2026. The procurement stage of this contract is now in the award phase, with PD Taxis securing the contract. The procurement method was limited competition, aimed at services in the transport sector. The project took place in the UKE22 region of the United Kingdom, and the contract was signed on 16th April 2026. The contract value is set at £40,600, with the possibility of renewal for up to two more years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized businesses specialising in transport services, as evidenced by the successful bid from PD Taxis, identified as an SME. Businesses looking to expand their operations in the educational transport sector within the UKE22 region could benefit significantly from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. Given the government's procurement process, businesses capable of complementary service offerings, such as vehicle leasing or maintenance, could find aligned opportunities for growth and collaboration with educational institutions and local councils. Additionally, the limited competition method indicates less stringent competitive pressure compared to open tenders, providing a more accessible entry point for experienced service providers.

## Notice

School transport for contract R0965 , Knaresborough to Ripon Outwood Academy, 4 seats, April 2026 - May 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042924-2026 |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 22 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,600 |

## 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 | PD TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042924-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042924-2026
  11th May 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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