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Special Education Transport Contract SSBP3

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has concluded the "Special Education Transport Contract SSBP3" focused on taxi services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, tagged under industry category CPV 60120000, has moved through the award stage as of 19th May 2026, following a selective procurement method that involved a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £77,500, began on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2029. The tender process, suitable for small and medium enterprises, highlighted its completion with the official award released on 12th August 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for enterprises operating within the taxi service sector, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Organisations capable of providing reliable and efficient transport solutions for special education needs are well-positioned to benefit from such procurements. Halton Borough Council's commitment to selectively engage suppliers through dynamic systems suggests ongoing business growth potential for adept providers in similar future contracts. In this instance, Apec Group, an SME, successfully secured the contract, exemplifying the value these procurement processes can offer to growing businesses seeking to expand their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Education Transport Contract SSBP3

Notice Description

Special Education Transport Contract SSBP3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33478b1a-3bef-4a39-a1a0-3622fcfa09dc
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
£77,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,500 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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