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Child in Need transport Contract CBKF1

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Child in Need transport Contract CBKF1", under the industry category of taxi services. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process concluded with an award status on 8th September 2025, and the contracted service is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2025, continuing until 31st July 2029. The delivered services will be situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in taxi services. With a contract value of £81,000, SMEs like the awarded supplier, M & S Transfers, can capitalize on long-term engagement and steady demand. This tender, being dedicated to child transportation needs, would particularly benefit businesses with multicultural service experience and a focus on regional transportation solutions. By targeting similar opportunities, businesses can enhance their footprint in the public sector transport domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Child in Need transport Contract CBKF1

Notice Description

Child in Need transport Contract CBKF1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-883e0a13-c764-4297-9cea-662ceb1971cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46bd799a-3683-464b-b8fa-b40c84407dbc
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
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 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

M & S TRANSFERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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