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Service 70 Moore to The Heath School

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2026 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Service 70 Moore to The Heath School" conducted by Halton Borough Council pertains to the services category within the transportation industry, specifically involving buses and coaches. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 2nd September 2025 to Warrington's Own Buses, with a contract value of £144,928. The award is active, marking the completion of the tender stage. The contract period runs from 2nd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029, providing a structured timeline for the delivery of services.

This tender presents a growth opportunity especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport services sector, as evidenced by its suitability for such businesses. Companies with expertise in passenger transport and a presence or interest in expanding operations within the North West of England would find this contract especially advantageous. The formalised structure of a dynamic purchasing system offers a streamlined process, adding ease for SMEs aiming to establish themselves within public service provision. The association with Halton Borough Council bolsters credibility and enhances growth prospects for the supplier.

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Notice Title

Service 70 Moore to The Heath School

Notice Description

Service 70

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc49cfcf-d3e5-4d8f-b265-70424050fab9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d18335d4-2280-4946-884b-16c0ce3be4fa
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
£144,928 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,928 £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
1 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

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

WARRINGTON'S OWN BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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