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Special Educational Needs Contract SRSB2

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Special Educational Needs Contract SRSB2," which falls within the taxi services industry category. The contract is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom and commenced on 1st September 2025, concluding on 31st July 2029. The project was procured using a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, which was completed by 18th August 2025. The total contract value is £118,800, and the award was officially published on 19th May 2026. The procurement is aimed at delivering services related to special educational needs transportation.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in taxi services. M & S Transfers, recognised as an SME, was awarded the contract, demonstrating the tender's suitability for smaller organisations capable of providing reliable transport services for special educational needs. Businesses within the transportation sector that can offer flexible and dependable services are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities, which align with the needs of public sector contracts in education support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Educational Needs Contract SRSB2

Notice Description

Special Educational Needs Contract SRSB2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0560c397-f1c3-4ecf-b8d5-0cea65dbb722
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6feb6add-4f9c-41fb-aeae-f1651dc1c909
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M & S TRANSFERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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