Award

Service J53 Weston Point to The Heath School

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 17:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council is managing a procurement process titled "Service J53 Weston Point to The Heath School", classified under the industry category of "Buses and coaches" (CPV code 34121000). This process resides within the region of North West, United Kingdom, and follows a 'selective' procurement method via call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 20 January 2026, with the award notice having been published. Key phases include the tender period ending on 24 July 2025, and the contract period spanning from 2 November 2025 to 2 November 2029.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the contract offers a substantial total value of £136,000. With a focus on transporting school students, those companies with expertise in providing efficient and reliable coach or bus services would be well-suited to compete, as demonstrated by Ashcroft Travel Ltd, which has been awarded the contract. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses looking to expand their operations within the North West of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service J53 Weston Point to The Heath School

Notice Description

Service no. J53

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-826033cf-2ae1-498d-a6d7-ef37e9b648ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951a2b95-1972-4abc-987f-858aa6c592c3
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 4-5 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

ASHCROFT TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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