---
title: "SSTA039 - HAS TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069589"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# SSTA039 - HAS TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - KNARESBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069589

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for school transport services under tender SSTA039, focusing on the route between Knaresborough and Fenton Grange School for a duration from April 2026 to July 2026. This procurement falls under the transport services industry category and has been executed through a limited, below-threshold competition procurement method. The award was made on 11th May 2026 to Mainline Taxis Association, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Harrogate. The contract period started on 22nd April 2026 and concludes on 31st July 2026, with potential renewals extending up to two additional years.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses within the transport services sector, particularly those adept at managing school transport operations within the specified region. SMEs specialising in efficient, reliable transport solutions stand to benefit from participating in such tenders, as evidenced by Mainline Taxis Association's successful bid. The availability of contract renewal options suggests additional future opportunities for sustained business growth in collaboration with local government projects.

## Notice

School transport for contract SSTA039, Knaresborough to Fenton Grange School, 4 seats, April 2026 - July 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042925-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,160 |

## 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 | MAINLINE TAXIS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042925-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042925-2026
  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

## Provenance

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