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SPPL176/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/SCARBOROUGH AREA/4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully completed the public procurement process for the provision of school transport services, specifically for a contract known as SPPL176. This contract covers transport from Pickering to Supporting Choice in the Scarborough area, with arrangements for four seats from February to July 2026. The procurement process was conducted with limited competition, falling below the threshold, and has progressed to the award stage. The service industry category for this procurement is transport services, excluding waste transport, and it's set to operate within the North Yorkshire region. The contract was awarded on 15th April 2026, and signed on 25th February 2026, with the contractual period set from the start date until 31st July 2026, with options for renewal.

This tender provides business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises in the transport service sector, as demonstrated by the successful award to LAZER RADIO TAXIS LLP. Companies that specialise in passenger transport and have the capacity for flexible, localised services would be well-suited to fulfill such contracts. With the potential for renewal and modifications, the contract presents an ongoing engagement chance, fostering prolonged business relationships with local authorities. SMEs looking to expand their clientele within public sector transport services might find participating in similar tenders beneficial, as these contracts often offer reliable income streams and increased visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

SPPL176/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/SCARBOROUGH AREA/4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SPPL176, Pickering to Supporting Choice, 4 seats, February 2026 - July 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034129-2026
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
SME

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
£49,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

LAZER RADIO TAXIS

Further Information

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