Award

Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase - Alternative Futures Group - JT

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

11 Jun 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Halton Borough Council involved a direct award for the procurement of services within the community, social, and personal services sector. With a classification under the CPV code 98000000, the contract titled "Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase - Alternative Futures Group - JT" was completed with a budget of £53,000. The geographical focus of this contract is England, UK. The tender fell under a direct procurement method, spanning a contract period from 24th February 2025 to 23rd February 2026. The award, published on 11th June 2025, marks the procurement stage as complete.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies providing community and social services. With an emphasis on flexible purchasing and spot purchases, this procurement is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that are agile and capable of providing tailored service solutions. Businesses in the UK interested in expanding their service offerings in the public sector, specifically those already situated within the defined service region, would find this contract favourable for growth and establishing a secure buyer-supplier relationship with a local council.

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Notice Title

Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase - Alternative Futures Group - JT

Notice Description

Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase - Alternative Futures Group - JT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1bdf7bd-5527-4467-b493-004b05651f3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55aef64a-1f20-4737-8975-dc58a3886ae4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTERNATIVE FUTURES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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