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19 May 2026 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Transport Contract CBHS1" was conducted by Halton Borough Council, focusing on the provision of taxi services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender falls within the services industry category, with a total contract value of £101,840. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is set from the 1st of September 2025 to the 31st of July 2029, and the award was confirmed with supplier Rawal Travel on the 18th of August 2025. The procurement now stands at the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in local transport and taxi services. Given the requirement for taxi services and the suitability criteria that favour SMEs, businesses operating within this niche are well-positioned to leverage this contract to expand their operations and establish a foothold within public procurement frameworks. The dynamic purchasing system approach indicates a streamlined process advantageous for agile companies ready to meet specific demand requirements promptly.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Transport Contract CBHS1

Notice Description

Transport Contract CBHS1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c28217ae-8713-49b4-bed0-d2e7b663a0f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b003406-9f21-43a4-b32f-00f5898f5e06
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
£101,840 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,840 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

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
Postcode Area
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

Rawal Travel

Further Information

Notice Documents

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