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Direct Award - Spot Purchase - 365 - MD

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process is overseen by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, United Kingdom. The contract titled "Direct Award - Spot Purchase - 365 - MD" falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is identified by the CPV code 98000000. The process was completed using a direct award procurement method. The contract is set to operate from 23rd January 2025 until 22nd January 2026, with the award announced on 22nd January 2025. Halton Borough Council is the purchasing entity, and the initiative primarily targets the region of England.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in community, social, and personal services looking to expand their operations within England. The contract, valued at £54,000, is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its focus on flexibility and direct spot purchasing. Businesses like 365 Support, the current supplier, demonstrate the potential for engaging with public sector contracts to drive growth. SMEs that can provide innovative and efficient solutions in the specified service category would be particularly well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Direct Award - Spot Purchase - 365 - MD

Notice Description

Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2b444cb-b598-4169-9bfe-e77a0c1fc748
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c05b341-df14-4e12-85d0-cdb8299f51cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 22 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
Nicola Hallmark
Contact Email
nicola.hallmark@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1515117415

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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

365 SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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