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title: "SP04772 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - LANCASHIRE AREA - 4 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a7ef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-28"
---

# SP04772 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - LANCASHIRE AREA - 4 SEATS

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a7ef

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process to award a contract for school transport services in the Lancashire area, under the reference SP04772. This contract involves a limited competition method and is classified below the threshold level. It is specifically aimed at transporting students from Keasden to Underlay Garden School and Cedar House, covering a period from September 2026 through July 2028. The procurement stage has concluded with the contract being actively awarded to R N Taxis Ltd, a small and medium enterprise (SME) based in Keighley, United Kingdom. Key legal guidelines for this procurement are outlined under the UKPGA 2023/54. The process was formally completed on 28th May 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in school transport. SMEs with capabilities in providing reliable and consistent transport solutions can find opportunities in similar tenders. Companies that can ensure compliance with legal requirements and maintain high service standards are well-suited to compete in such processes. This contract is a strategic opportunity, encouraging SMEs like R N Taxis Ltd to expand their operational footprint across different regions, fostering regional connectivity and supporting local education transport needs. The presence of renewal options further provides potential for sustained business engagement beyond the initial contract term.

## Notice

School transport for contract SP04772, Keasden to Underlay Garden School & Cedar House, 4 seats, Sept 2026 - July 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050436-2026 |
| 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 | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## 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 | R N TAXIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 14:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050436-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050436-2026
  28th 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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