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Adults Transport Contract APPC1

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England, has finalised the Adults Transport Contract APPC1. This contract, classified under the taxi services industry category, involves transportation from Widnes to the Petty Pool Education Centre in the North West of the UK. The procurement, now at the award stage, has been completed with ABC Taxis (NW) Ltd. The contract, valued at £106,400, runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029, and was awarded on 18th August 2025 under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in providing transportation services, particularly those situated in the taxi or private hire vehicle sector. SMEs like ABC Taxis (NW) Ltd, which already benefit from such contracts, exemplify the suitability for businesses aiming to grow their operations by participating in public procurement processes. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning nearly four years, ensures steady work and revenue, offering a conducive environment for business expansion and stability within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adults Transport Contract APPC1

Notice Description

Widnes to Petty Pool Education Centre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26292906-1908-4b54-bed4-4156656ce9eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0119d25-2063-4d79-a299-69f035cc8b11
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
18 May 20262 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

ABC TAXIS (NW

Further Information

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