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Special Education Transport Contract SMCC3

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the "Special Education Transport Contract SMCC3" was conducted by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England. It pertained to the taxi services industry, classified under CPV code 60120000, and was focused on providing special education transportation throughout the North West region of the United Kingdom. This contract went through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and has been awarded as of 12th August 2025. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2025 and end on 31st July 2029, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 69,900. The buying organisation, Halton Borough Council, is responsible for the oversight and execution of this contract.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities, particularly suited for SMEs, as indicated by the award to Apec Group, an SME based in Cheshire. Businesses specialising in transport services and those capable of providing specialised taxi services for educational purposes in the North West could benefit significantly. The contract offers a steady business opportunity spanning four years, providing a reliable income stream and potential for expansion through proven expertise in public sector contracts. Enterprises looking to enhance their market presence within the public transportation sector will find this type of procurement particularly valuable, allowing them to leverage their capabilities in a structured framework while serving community needs.

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Notice Title

Special Education Transport Contract SMCC3

Notice Description

Special Education Transport Contract SMCC3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e050c567-b712-43b8-b1e0-fd4f47724345
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba55f25-d27b-4350-b626-bb212e01ab97
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
£69,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,900 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

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

Notice Documents

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