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Service 10 Cronton to Widnes Secondary Schools

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 17:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process concluded by Halton Borough Council, the buying organisation located in Widnes, England, relates to the provision of transport services under the title "Service 10 Cronton to Widnes Secondary Schools". The procurement falls under the industry category of buses and coaches (CPV code 34121000), with services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a tailored approach for engaging suitable suppliers. The contract award was made to Ashcroft Travel Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, with the contract period commencing on 2nd November 2025 and lasting until 2nd November 2029. The procurement reached the award stage, with active status on 3rd September 2025, and was published on 20th January 2026. The total contract value is £109,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport service sector, specifically those dealing with educational and institutional transport services. Companies with experience in the provision of reliable and efficient bus and coach services are well-suited to compete in such bids, especially SMEs, which are an ideal fit given the procurement's suitability criteria. This contract can significantly benefit businesses looking to expand their service offerings and increase their foothold in the public sector transport provision market, reinforcing partnerships with local councils and gaining recognition in the North West region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service 10 Cronton to Widnes Secondary Schools

Notice Description

Service no. 10

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95cc6b59-567a-415c-9226-9d94b176287a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55f9365-352a-44b6-8019-82292e556cf6
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
£109,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,200 £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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