Award

Special Education Transport Contract SASM2

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Special Education Transport Contract SASM2" has been completed, with the award made to Apec Group. This contract, valued at £59,000, involves taxi services as classified under CPV code 60120000. The buying organisation, Halton Borough Council, is located in Widnes, England, and has identified the North West region of the United Kingdom for service delivery. The contract was awarded on 12th August 2025, and the service is scheduled to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029. The tender process employed was a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This contract represents the procurement stage of "award" as of the publication date on 19th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable and efficient taxi services for special education needs. Businesses located in or with operations in the North West region could particularly benefit from competing for similar contracts. The selective method and dynamic purchasing system approach favour those already engaged in relevant frameworks, presenting chances for growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships with local councils such as Halton Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Education Transport Contract SASM2

Notice Description

Special Education Transport Contract SASM2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5364b608-dc58-4163-bc63-63e218903bd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d533879a-eed8-4630-b01a-f3426974d8fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£59,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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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