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SSSC558 - HAS TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - SCARBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for school transport services within the Scarborough area, specifically catering to the journeys between Scarborough and Bridlington School, Bridlington. The procurement process, identified by the legal basis 2023/54, commenced with a request for quotation under the title "SSSC558 - HAS TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - SCARBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS." The procurement was conducted using a limited method, described as below threshold competition, and is now at the award stage with an active status. The contract has been signed on 13th April 2026 and will run from April 2026 through to August 2027, with potential for renewal up to August 2029. Valuable insights for prospective business users include the contract's total value of £63,400 with options for modification and renewal.

This tender presents promising business growth opportunities for firms specialising in transport services, particularly SMEs able to offer skilled transport solutions. Lazer Radio Taxis LLP, a small to medium enterprise based in Scarborough, has been successfully awarded this contract, showcasing the potential for local businesses to thrive in public procurement processes. Services related to main procurement categories, such as non-waste transport services (CPV code: 60000000), are particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities. With a focus on school transportation, businesses providing timely and reliable service offerings can explore similar avenues for growth within the region. The direct involvement of sub-central government entities, like The North Yorkshire Council, highlights the opportunity to collaborate with local authorities in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

SSSC558 - HAS TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - SCARBOROUGH AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SSSC558, Scarborough > Bridlington School, Bridlington, 4 seats, April 2026 - Aug 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038120-2026
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
£63,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 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

LAZER RADIO TAXIS

Further Information

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