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Children's Transport Contract CWHP1

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England, involved the award for the "Children's Transport Contract CWHP1," which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on taxi services. This contract pertains to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was a selective procedure, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the award stage completed. The contract period is from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029, valued at £91,200 GBP. The tender period concluded on 18th August 2025, marking the end of the invitation stage.

This contract offers considerable opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport or taxi services, particularly those looking to establish or expand their presence in the North West region. With Halton Borough Council as the contracting authority, businesses can secure long-term engagements by participating in similar selective procurement processes. The awarded supplier, Apec Group Association, exemplifies the suitability of SMEs in fulfilling such contracts, making it a lucrative prospect for similarly sized entities aiming for growth in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Transport Contract CWHP1

Notice Description

Children's Transport Contract CWHP1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62df5951-cf31-49b7-8885-2239b71d9b59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc721a7-1fbe-434f-8c51-da2233362011
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
£91,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,200 Under £100K
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 ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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