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Provision of A Specialist Seating Service

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of A Specialist Seating Service" was managed by Halton Borough Council, a public authority operating at a sub-central government level in Widnes, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 30 March 2026, is now in the contract stage following the completion of the tender process, which was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract is focused on the health and social work services industry, specifically repurposing specialist seating for children's early years, ensuring the sustainability of seating options. The contract term runs from 1 January to 31 October 2026, with a gross value of £90,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) active in the health and social services sector to benefit from securing similar contracts, which can facilitate business growth by expanding their services in niche markets. The current contract involves Newlyn Healthcare Ltd, an SME located in Widnes, suggesting that local businesses with expertise in equipment maintenance and service provision are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, particularly those regarding children's specialist equipment services. Given the straightforward procurement approach, businesses with a focus on direct service provision could also find this sector beneficial for expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of A Specialist Seating Service

Notice Description

Provision of A Specialist Seating Service. The service brings unused specialist seating into storage to be repurposed, servicing seating in use to maintain the life of the equipment and moving seating between settings so that it travels with the child, opening up seating options for children in early years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067829
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029256-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 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
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWLYN HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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