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Service 52 Runcorn High Street via Halton Road and Castlefields to Beechwood

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 17:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Service 52 Runcorn High Street via Halton Road and Castlefields to Beechwood" was conducted by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on buses and coaches. The contract, valued at £328,000, underwent a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the contract is set to run from 2nd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029. Key dates include the contract award date of 24th September 2025, with the end of the tender period having been on 24th July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in transportation services, including bus and coach provision. The contract has been awarded to Ashcroft Travel Ltd, a company based in Merseyside, which indicates opportunities for businesses in the North West region seeking to engage with public sector contracts. As this contract aligns with providing public transport services, firms with expertise in transit operations and fleet management would be ideally suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. With the process complete and active, it is instructive for businesses aiming to align with local government procurement strategies and enhance their standing in public sector tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service 52 Runcorn High Street via Halton Road and Castlefields to Beechwood

Notice Description

Service 52

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95507f7a-c286-45d7-8044-b0b78a2d58ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19cda11d-2d9e-4ccf-9ac4-9e537368a2cc
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
£328,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£328,000 £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
23 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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