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SSSC556 - HAS TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - SCARBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed a procurement process for the delivery of school transport services under contract SSSC556. This involves transportation from Scarborough to Hunmanby Primary School, offering four seats, from March 2026 to August 2027. The procurement adopted a limited method due to being below threshold, indicating selective competition, and the award was finalised to Nippy Taxis Ltd on 16th March 2026. Situated in Northallerton, the council serves as the buying organisation, with the tender falling under the service category of transport services, excluding waste transport.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services to engage with public sector contracts. Given that Nippy Taxis Ltd, a large-scale supplier, secured the contract, there is potential for similar businesses offering reliable and efficient transport solutions to establish partnerships or seek sub-contracting opportunities. Companies active in the region of UKE2 and capable of delivering at competitive rates stand a good chance to participate in future public procurement processes. The contract's potential renewal terms and modification options could further enhance opportunities for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

SSSC556 - HAS TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - SCARBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SSSC556 , Scarborough to Hunmanby Primary School, 4 seats, March 2026 - August 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068405
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034620-2026
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
£126,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 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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