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Special Education Transport Contract SOHS1

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Special Education Transport Contract SOHS1" has been successfully completed, with Halton Borough Council serving as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the industry category of taxi services and encompasses the North West region of the United Kingdom. Initiated as a tender, the contract was awarded on 12th August 2025 and spans a contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029. It followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, offering a contract value of £68,400. The procurement process has currently reached the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its structured suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those involved with special education needs, stand to benefit from participating in similar opportunities. The procurement method utilised, including the call-off from an established dynamic purchasing system, indicates a conducive environment for businesses to secure contracts, provided they align with the buyer’s requirements and standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Education Transport Contract SOHS1

Notice Description

Special Education Transport Contract SOHS1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b908885a-5a4a-4163-ace9-d6633df53704
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eadaff9c-f962-4340-93ce-5bf83a035e33
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
£68,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,400 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

RADCLIFFE TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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