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SP04936 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOATATION - MALTON AREA - 4 SEATS

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for contract SP04936, designated for school transport services in the Malton area, specifically covering the route from Settrington to Rillington Community Primary School with provision for four seats. This falls under the services category, with a procurement method identified as limited competition, implying it was below the threshold for open tenders. The procurement process is in the award stage, as of 28th May 2026. The contract is set to run from 28th April 2026 to 19th April 2028, with the possibility of renewal extending up to 2030. The council is located in Northallerton, United Kingdom, in the UKE22 region, with the awarded contract operating within the transport services industry.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the transport services sector, especially those with experience in providing school transportation solutions. The selected supplier, Nippy Taxis Ltd, a large-scale company based in Scarborough, suggests that businesses with a robust capacity for delivering reliable transport services consistently are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can lead to sustained growth by fostering long-term relationships with public authorities and potentially expanding service offerings. The limited competition procurement method further suggests opportunities for firms capable of navigating smaller, niche tenders often overlooked by larger competitors.

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Notice Title

SP04936 - SCHOOL TRANSPORT - REQUEST FOR QUOATATION - MALTON AREA - 4 SEATS

Notice Description

School transport for contract SP04936, Settrington to Rillington Community Primary School, 4 seats, April 2026 - April 2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050400-2026
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
£111,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2028 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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