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Special Education Transport Contract SEDS1

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Special Education Transport Contract SEDS1 has been completed by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England. This contract falls under the taxi services industry category (CPV code: 60120000) and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently marked as 'award', with the process initiated as a selective tender using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2029, with the award being published on 19th May 2026. The total value of the contract is £89,600 GBP. The award was granted to Veezu, a small to medium enterprise (SME), on 12th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in transportation services, particularly those who can deliver specialised services such as transport for special education needs. The procurement process favours organisations capable of operating within a dynamic purchasing system, suggesting the potential for future contract call-offs. Businesses in the North West region or those with strategic capabilities in providing tailored transportation services across the UK could find this opportunity appealing for expanding their market presence and acquiring long-term government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Education Transport Contract SEDS1

Notice Description

Special Education Transport Contract SEDS1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64a21fbd-e117-441e-93dc-6a52fd61dfde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03ccd60-b54c-417e-8b81-73ba000f7bfe
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
£89,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,600 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

VEEZU

Further Information

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