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Award

17 Jul 2026 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council is the buying organisation for a completed procurement process titled "Coaching Service for young people who are already or at risk of becoming NEET". This service falls under the industry category of guidance services and is being delivered in the UKD71 region, which encompasses Widnes in the United Kingdom. The tender has progressed through to the award stage, having been finalised on 17th July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £91,200, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and will conclude on 31st August 2028. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold – unknown", adhering to the light-touch regime as per UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in delivering guidance services, especially those capable of supporting young people at risk of not engaging in employment, education, or training (NEET). Given that Walker and Way Limited, an SME, has been successful in this tender, it highlights a viable opportunity for similarly scaled enterprises looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector. This contract could be especially attractive to businesses with expertise in the educational development industry, seeking to collaborate with public authorities like Halton Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Coaching Service for young people who are already or at risk of becoming NEET

Notice Description

Provision of a Coaching Service for young people who are already or at risk of becoming NEET

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067791-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

WALKER AND WAY

Further Information

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