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Special Educational Needs Contract SRSA2

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "Special Educational Needs Contract SRSA2" was initiated by Halton Borough Council, based in Widnes, England. The process has reached the award stage with Halton Town Taxis as the selected supplier for taxi services under the CPV classification 60120000. This tender, set within the North East region of the United Kingdom, involved a contract value of £68,400 and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contracting period commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2029. Key dates in this process include the end of the tender period on 18th August 2025 and the award date on the same day, with official publication following on 19th May 2026.

This contract presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the taxi services industry, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which were deemed suitable for this procurement. Companies operating or looking to expand their footprint in the region could benefit from similar government contracts by participating in dynamic purchasing systems. The long-term nature of the service contract offers stability and ongoing revenue to supplement a company’s portfolio, making it an attractive prospect for SMEs able to meet the required service demands within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Educational Needs Contract SRSA2

Notice Description

Special Educational Needs Contract SRSA2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d16eb722-0fb4-49d5-a19b-ea2310781f91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9f27750-7498-4e29-872c-4352b72d5f21
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
£68,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALTON TOWN TAXIS

Further Information

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