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Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase - Gray Healthcare - MB

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2025 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed a direct award procurement under the title "Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase - Gray Healthcare - MB". This contract pertains to the industry category of other community, social and personal services, and is located in England. The procurement process involved a direct procurement method, with the award being made to Gray Healthcare Ltd. The tender period ended on 31 March 2025, and the contract period lasted from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025, with a total value of £137,000. Key contacts include Nicola Hallmark from Halton Borough Council, based in Widnes, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the service sector, particularly those operating as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or with interests in community and social services. Companies with expertise in flexible purchasing systems and spot purchasing strategies would find this contract concerning those sectors highly relevant. As a procurement tailored for SMEs, it supports business growth by engaging smaller firms in significant public sector contracts, fostering partnerships and strengthening their market position within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase - Gray Healthcare - MB

Notice Description

Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4596c8bc-0df7-43fb-9fcb-f38ca2f5be27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0961e1-037d-4453-9883-668d7a173b5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAY HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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