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Special Education Transport Contract SCLH1

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Special Education Transport Contract SCLH1 was conducted by Halton Borough Council. This tender is classified under the taxi services industry, with the project location in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender process concluded with an active award on 8th September 2025, and the contract is set to run from 6th October 2025 until 31st July 2029. The awarded contract's total value is £63,900.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria, though it specifically values small and medium-sized enterprises by excluding VCSE organisations. Businesses with experience in providing transportation services, especially those specialising in educational transport, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement exercises. With its focus on the taxi services sector, this procurement can foster business growth by solidifying partnerships with local councils and expanding service offerings in the education sector across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Education Transport Contract SCLH1

Notice Description

Special Education Transport Contract SCLH1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf4e262b-6de9-4502-80c5-5e9a432ead39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32bb76d3-4da6-42cc-b0e7-b406b45c3ae8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£63,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 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

M & S TRANSFERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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