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Special Education Transport Contract SGRP1 SGRP4 SGRP5

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Special Education Transport Contract SGRP1 SGRP4 SGRP5," classified under the taxi services industry category. This contract, relevant to the North West region of the United Kingdom, follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award stage concluded on 12th August 2025, with the contract covering a period from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029, valued at £298,500. The buying organisation, Halton Borough Council, is situated at Kingsway, Widnes, England, with the procurement details publicly released on 19th May 2026.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in taxi services. As the procurement method involved a dynamic purchasing system, businesses capable of meeting the specific needs of educational transport services could effectively compete for such contracts in future tenders. This partnership with Halton Borough Council could allow businesses like ABC Taxis (NW) Ltd, the successful supplier in this instance, to strengthen their market position and expand their client base within public service transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Education Transport Contract SGRP1 SGRP4 SGRP5

Notice Description

Special Education Transport Contract SGRP1 SGRP4 SGRP5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3294e56-64c8-446d-9350-33c43b58c4d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a3d5ef-9586-409c-ba60-ff3f5b79e407
Current Stage
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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
£298,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£298,500 £100K-£500K
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

ABC TAXIS (NW

Further Information

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