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awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Events Portable Toilets

[The North Yorkshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-north-yorkshire-council)

Estimated value

£400,000

Published

23 Jan 2026

Deadline

Closed

5 Dec 2025

## Who can bid

- Open to suppliers based in North Yorkshire

    The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area.

    [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html)
- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Below-threshold contract

    Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts).

    [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85)
- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The North Yorkshire Council established a framework agreement for 4 years with a Portable Toilet supplier for the Scarborough Open Air Theatre, and other outdoor events across the County of North Yorkshire.

The service will ensure that there is sufficient provision and servicing of portable toilets, and all associated requirements, for all outdoor events held at Scarborough Open Air Theatre and other venues in North Yorkshire.

## CPV classification

Event services Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05df84-2026-01-23T13:34:42Z

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05df84-2026-01-23T13:34:42Z)

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