Award

Service 62 Warrington to Halebank via Runcorn and Widnes

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jan 2026 at 17:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Halton Borough Council, involves the awarded contract titled "Service 62 Warrington to Halebank via Runcorn and Widnes." This tender falls under the services category, specifically dealing with buses and coaches based on the CPV classification 34121000. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £799,896, runs from 2nd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029, and serves the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award stage was completed with the procurement details becoming publicly available on 20th January 2026, following the tender period that ended on 24th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its particular suitability for such businesses. The awarded supplier, Warrington's Own Buses, exemplifies the type of SME capable of fulfilling such contracts. Companies with expertise in public transport services, specifically those providing bus and coach services, would find this contract particularly aligned with their offerings. Such procurements facilitate business growth by providing long-term engagements with public sector clients and steady revenue streams through fixed-term service provisions.

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Notice Title

Service 62 Warrington to Halebank via Runcorn and Widnes

Notice Description

Service no. 62

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8f9c9b6-67da-4fa2-ab1d-948b56d649db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e62e502b-97d9-4a2f-9241-29c3c66ba765
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
£799,896 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£799,896 £500K-£1M
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

WARRINGTON'S OWN BUSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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