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Special Educational Needs Transport Contract SSPP1

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 13:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Special Educational Needs Transport Contract SSPP1," using a selective procurement method facilitated through a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, classified under the taxi services industry (CPV code 60120000), was awarded on 12th August 2025, and the contract is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029. The total contract value is £89,600. The contract location is the North West region in the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on the needs of special educational transport services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the project is suitable for such entities. Companies with a focus on providing tailored transportation solutions, especially those with experience in handling special needs logistics, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their market presence in the educational transport industry. With Halton Borough Council acting as the buyer and Apec Group as the awarded supplier, businesses can draw insights into the collaboration opportunities within the public procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Educational Needs Transport Contract SSPP1

Notice Description

Special Educational Needs Transport Contract SSPP1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c88f0e55-6296-419a-9791-f00a12938486
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de89a5fa-4abc-4799-b1b5-d8697467be10
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
£89,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,600 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

APEC GROUP

Further Information

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