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title: "Special Educational Needs Transport SALH2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Special Educational Needs Transport SALH2

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-112745b8-81ec-4626-b9a9-445f0c1bece8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Special Educational Needs Transport SALH2" contract was conducted by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically taxi services, with a procurement value of £106,400. The procurement was executed using a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, awarded to Apec Group on 18th August 2025, is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029 in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete, as indicated by the award being published on 19th May 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialised transport services. The nature of the tender, involving regular transport requirements for special educational needs, suits businesses with expertise in logistical coordination and customer service. Firms focusing on the education sector or public service delivery stand to benefit from similar future opportunities with Halton Borough Council or other local authorities, tapping into essential public service contracts within the North West of England.

## Notice

Special Educational Needs Transport SALH2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ca0180-aeb3-424f-9bbd-30504ca4a428 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ca0180-aeb3-424f-9bbd-30504ca4a428

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ca0180-aeb3-424f-9bbd-30504ca4a428
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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