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Supply and Delivery of Accessible Vehicle

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of an accessible vehicle, specifically a Renault Traffic Accessible Vehicle. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, with a focus on motor vehicles, and took place in the UK, within the region of UKD71. The contract was awarded directly to Bus and Taxis Direct Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Ampthill, on 21 July 2025, with the contract period running from 22 July to 30 September 2025. The procurement method utilised was below threshold without competition, and the entire process was initiated as a tender and has since reached the award stage.

This tender presents prime opportunities for businesses in the vehicle supply industry, particularly those specialising in accessible vehicle solutions, to engage with the public sector in providing bespoke transport solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in motor vehicles, particularly those capable of swiftly meeting specific governmental needs without the complexities of competitive tendering, would find such contracts favourable for business growth. Engaging in contracts like this facilitates SMEs' expansion in public sector markets and enhances their business profile within niche markets.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Accessible Vehicle

Notice Description

Purchase for Supply and Delivery of 1 x Renault Traffic Accessible Vehicle

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ab8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049912-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUS AND TAXIS DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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