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Special Education Needs Transport Contract SCWS1

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 13:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Special Education Needs Transport Contract SCWS1, facilitated by Halton Borough Council, has reached the award stage. This contract pertains to taxi services within the North West region of the United Kingdom and involves a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under a selective procurement method. The process was completed on 12th August 2025, and the contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029, with a total value of £94,000. Halton Borough Council, located at Kingsway, Widnes, England, acted as the buyer, while Apec Group was the awarded supplier.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises specialising in taxi services. The contract not only provides a stable, long-term engagement but also aligns with the specific transport needs for special education, offering a niche market for growth. Companies like Apec Group that can deliver reliable, dedicated transport services are particularly well-suited to thrive in this environment. Furthermore, participation in such contracts enables businesses to strengthen their public sector portfolio and gain recognition within the local government framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Education Needs Transport Contract SCWS1

Notice Description

Special Education Needs Transport Contract SCWS1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69bc7abe-a44d-4f83-800e-75b3758ca81d
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
£94,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,000 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

APEC GROUP

Further Information

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