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Special Education Transport Contract SGRP7

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a Special Education Transport Contract (SGRP7), classified under taxi services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 12th August 2025, with the award announced on the same date and published on 19th May 2026. The contract, valued at £91,200, is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029, providing consistent opportunities for transportation service providers over its duration.

This contract opens up significant prospects for businesses involved in specialised transport services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process explicitly considers their suitability. The long-term nature of this contract allows for sustained engagement and growth in the market, with firms like ABC Taxis (NW) Ltd having already secured a position as the supplier. Companies experienced in managing and delivering bespoke transport solutions in the education sector are likely to benefit and effectively compete in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Education Transport Contract SGRP7

Notice Description

Special Education Transport Contract SGRP7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7435b17-4186-4035-a0ed-3e1b0cfb31e6
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
£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
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

ABC TAXIS (NW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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