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Special Education Transport Contract SGRP8

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council, acting as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Special Education Transport Contract SGRP8" focused on providing taxi services under CPV code 60120000. This contract is valued at £87,400 and covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award stage was reached, and the contract will commence on 3rd October 2025 and run until 31st July 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in taxi services, particularly those able to serve special education needs transport. Ideal candidates are businesses that can operate within the North West region and are capable of managing contracts over an extended period. The completion of the award process marks a step towards securing long-term business stability and growth through participation in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Education Transport Contract SGRP8

Notice Description

SEN Transport SGRP8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d4c4f5-421d-43d7-9b8a-0d61c7a3d0af
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
£87,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,400 Under £100K
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
2 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

M & S TRANSFERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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