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CHILDRENS TRANSPORT CONTRACT CDPN1

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CHILDRENS TRANSPORT CONTRACT CDPN1" has been completed by Halton Borough Council, a local government authority in England. This contract, focusing on the taxi services industry (CPV code: 60120000), pertains to the North West region of the United Kingdom. It was part of a selective procurement process executed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 18 August 2025, with the contract period commencing from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2029. The contract value amounts to £70,000.

This procurement offers strategic business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs skilled in providing taxi services. The contract was awarded to M & S Transfers, a small to medium enterprise based in Widnes, signalling a preference for nimble, locally-grounded suppliers. Organisations equipped to deliver reliable and efficient transportation services are well-suited for such opportunities, enabling them to expand their market presence and establish credibility within the local government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CHILDRENS TRANSPORT CONTRACT CDPN1

Notice Description

CHILDRENS TRANSPORT CONTRACT CDPN1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e72d0481-58ab-45b4-bad8-d36f27081503
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fba363de-2c45-4d66-883f-08525f7da10f
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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

M & S TRANSFERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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