Award

Service J23 Halton Lea, Beechwood to The Heath School

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jan 2026 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Service J23 Halton Lea, Beechwood to The Heath School" was conducted by Halton Borough Council, a public authority located in Widnes, England. The tender, classified under the industry category for buses and coaches (CPV code: 34121000), covered services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This contract, procured via a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, passed through the award stage on 3rd September 2025 and was completed with a contract value of £120,000. The contract period is set from 2nd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029. Suitable for small and medium enterprises, this tender was a completed process, with the tender period ending on 24th July 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for growth, particularly for small enterprises specialising in transportation services. Engaging in contracts like this can provide consistent revenue streams over several years, as the duration of the contract extends through to 2029. Businesses involved in providing specialised transportation, such as school travel services, would find this tender particularly rewarding due to its focus on community service routes. Such contracts can help businesses expand their reach within the public sector by showcasing their capability to deliver reliable and efficient services over a prolonged period.

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Notice Title

Service J23 Halton Lea, Beechwood to The Heath School

Notice Description

Service no. J23

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f35e955c-b1e8-4630-adba-bd18075b7b7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6ccd15d-8049-4078-9421-8ca74967c582
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £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

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

ASHCROFT TRAVEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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