---
title: "SPFE765 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab91"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-02"
---

# SPFE765 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab91

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## Summary

The contract for "SPFE765 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Out of County - 4 Seats" was initiated as a tender by The North Yorkshire Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government regulations. This procurement process pertains to the services industry, specifically transport services. The contract covers school transport from Knaresborough to the Royal School for the Deaf in Derby, beginning in June 2026 and concluding in July 2027, with a potential renewal extending up to July 2029. The procurement method used was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold competition. The process has reached the award stage, with Freedom Transport Solutions Ltd being awarded the contract, effective from 1st June 2026 with an end date of 31st July 2027.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable school transport solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in logistics and transport management would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Companies with capabilities to accommodate specific transport requirements, such as accessibility and comfort for special education needs, will find this area promising for business expansion. Additionally, businesses focusing on regional services within the United Kingdom, especially in the Yorkshire and Derby regions, can leverage their local expertise to gain competitive advantages in similar public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

School transport for contract SPFE765, Knaresborough to Royal School for the Deaf, Derby, 4 seats, June 2026 - July 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051936-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £178,600 |

## 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 | FREEDOM TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051936-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051936-2026
  2nd June 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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