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Special Education Transport Contract SABB3

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Special Education Transport Contract SABB3," under the industry category of taxi services, classified with the CPV code 60120000. The contract, valued at £133,000, is designed to operate within the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This process moved from tender to award, with the award status becoming active on 8th September 2025 and the contract period set from 6th October 2025 to 31st July 2029.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are best positioned to benefit from such a transport-focused contract. The awarded supplier, ABC Taxis (NW) Ltd, is an SME, indicating that similar businesses can thrive in this market by meeting specific service requirements. Such contracts can pave the way for growth by establishing long-term relationships with public sector entities and expanding service offerings in regional transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Education Transport Contract SABB3

Notice Description

Special Education Transport Contract SABB3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ba26488-fbd4-414b-b2c1-5d80bd1b17e6
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
£133,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 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

ABC TAXIS (NW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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