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SPSH129 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Scarborough Area - 4 Seats

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The North Yorkshire Council focuses on providing school transport services under contract SPSH129. This tender involves transporting students from Seamer to Springhead School in Scarborough, requiring service providers for four-seat transport. Tagged under transport services, this tender, completed using a limited competition approach, spans February 2026 to March 2027, with the contract awarded to NIPPY TAXIS LIMITED. Located in Northallerton, the Council represents a sub-central government authority in the UK and completed the award process on 24th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of offering efficient and reliable school transport solutions in the Scarborough area. Large-scale transport firms like NIPPY TAXIS LIMITED, the chosen supplier, are ideal candidates given their capacity to deliver under limited competition settings. With prospects for renewal extending beyond the contract's initial period, transport businesses can plan for potential long-term collaboration, fostering business growth while meeting public sector demands.

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Notice Title

SPSH129 - School Transport - Request for Quotation - Scarborough Area - 4 Seats

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPSH129, Seamer to Springhead School, 4 seats, February 2026 - March 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026842-2026
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
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 19 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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