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Special Educational Needs Transport SALH2

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 12:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Special Educational Needs Transport SALH2" contract was conducted by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically taxi services, with a procurement value of £106,400. The procurement was executed using a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, awarded to Apec Group on 18th August 2025, is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029 in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete, as indicated by the award being published on 19th May 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialised transport services. The nature of the tender, involving regular transport requirements for special educational needs, suits businesses with expertise in logistical coordination and customer service. Firms focusing on the education sector or public service delivery stand to benefit from similar future opportunities with Halton Borough Council or other local authorities, tapping into essential public service contracts within the North West of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Educational Needs Transport SALH2

Notice Description

Special Educational Needs Transport SALH2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-112745b8-81ec-4626-b9a9-445f0c1bece8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ca0180-aeb3-424f-9bbd-30504ca4a428
Current Stage
Award
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
£106,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,400 £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

APEC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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