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title: "R0965 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069595"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# R0965 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - RIPON AREA - 4 SEATS

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069595

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council, a sub-central government authority, conducted a public procurement process for the provision of school transport services in the Ripon area, targeting specifically the route from Knaresborough to Ripon Outwood Academy, for four seats. This procurement process is classified under the transport services category and follows a limited competition method, given that it is below the threshold. The contracting process reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract period from April 16, 2026, to May 22, 2026. The official award was active as of May 11, 2026, and was documented on the Find a Tender platform. The procurement took place in the region of UKE22, within the UK, representing vital public service requirements.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector. The tender was awarded to PD Taxis, a regional SME, highlighting the potential for local businesses to secure similar government contracts. Businesses equipped with capacity to offer transport services can leverage such opportunities by participating in future procurements, especially those operating within the specified geographical reach. Moreover, the possibility of contract renewal for an additional year further amplifies the growth prospects for committed and competitive service providers in this industry.

## 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/042939-2026 |
| 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 11:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042939-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042939-2026
  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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