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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£400,000Add to pipeline

Events Portable Toilets

Awarded to WILLIAM G. SEARCH LIMITED

The North Yorkshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 12 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 5 December 2025
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Overview

North Yorkshire Council awarded a £400,000 four-year framework agreement to William G. Search Limited for the supply and servicing of portable toilets at Scarborough Open Air Theatre and other outdoor events across North Yorkshire. The contract, awarded on 23 January 2026, ensures adequate provision and maintenance of portable facilities for outdoor events held at council venues throughout the county.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£400,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 November 2025
Questions by
1 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettesEvent services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£400,000
Award date
23 January 2026
Contract period
1 April 2026 → 31 March 2030
Contract length
4 years
Winner
  • WILLIAM G. SEARCH LIMITED

This contract ends on 31 March 2030.

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About the winner

WILLIAM G. SEARCH LIMITED

Based in
Leeds
Public contracts won
6
Across UK and EU notices

1 other contract from The North Yorkshire Council since 2026, worth £102,470.

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Competition and scoring

How bids were scored

Price 90% · Quality 10%

  • Price90%
  • Social Value5%
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)5%

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Market context

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£101,045

Median of 4,211 awards in the last 24 months

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The North Yorkshire Council in the last 12 months

343

contracts awarded, worth £96,581,835 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    23 January 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    12 November 2025

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