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SP05083 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Scarborough Area - 4 seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Nov 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SP05083 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Scarborough Area - 4 seats" was initiated by The North Yorkshire Council. This public authority operates at the sub-central government level and is based in Northallerton, UK. The tender aims to provide transport services in the Scarborough area, focusing on school transport from West Ayton to Seamer & Irton CP School with a capacity of four passenger seats. The procurement process employed was a limited competition below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 3rd November 2025, with an active award status and a contract period extending from 3rd November 2025 to 31st July 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029.

The successful bidder for this contract was Nippy Taxis, a large-scale enterprise based in Scarborough. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transport services, especially those capable of providing small-scale but reliable school transport solutions. Companies that can deliver on logistical efficiency and maintain a high standard of service may find this and similar contracts beneficial for business growth. It demonstrates a chance for businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector and secure long-term contracts with renewal options. The industry category relevant to this tender is transport services, excluding waste transport, making it ideal for transport companies specialising in passenger services.

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Notice Title

SP05083 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Scarborough Area - 4 seats

Notice Description

Transport for contract SP05083 - West Ayton to Seamer & Irton CP School, 4 passenger seats

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e836
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076808-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Eleanor Lumley
Contact Email
businessdevelopment.ipt@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609536148

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIPPY TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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