Award

Service 20/20A/3D Runcorn High St. via Weston, Festival Way, Halton Lea and Murdishaw

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jan 2026 at 17:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Halton Borough Council for the service titled "Service 20/20A/3D Runcorn High St. via Weston, Festival Way, Halton Lea and Murdishaw". This contract falls under the industry category of buses and coaches and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is selective, with the process being a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, having been completed with an active status as of 20th January 2026. Key contract dates include the tender period ending on 24th July 2025 and the contract period running from 2nd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029, with a total value of £424,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in road passenger transport services such as buses and coaches. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract appealing, given the procurement method and the council's suitability criteria favouring such businesses. The awarded contract to Arriva North West suggests that companies with a robust track record in providing reliable public transport services are well-suited to compete in this market. Halton Borough Council's commitment to engaging local providers can aid business growth by fostering regional partnerships and expanding service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service 20/20A/3D Runcorn High St. via Weston, Festival Way, Halton Lea and Murdishaw

Notice Description

Service no. 20/20A/3D

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7d55549-92b0-4835-8bb0-adc66782f7c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742a359a-2e43-4930-895d-8dfe570001b5
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£424,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£424,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 4-5 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

ARRIVA NORTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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