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title: "Service 26/26A Widnes Green Oaks to The Hive via Cherry Sutton, Dundalk Road and Ditchfield Road"
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# Service 26/26A Widnes Green Oaks to The Hive via Cherry Sutton, Dundalk Road and Ditchfield Road

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-262631d1-0d2e-46a5-9fe8-d1dcef623642

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council issued a procurement process for the service titled "Service 26/26A Widnes Green Oaks to The Hive via Cherry Sutton, Dundalk Road and Ditchfield Road," classified under the industry category for buses and coaches (CPV: 34121000). The procurement was conducted as a selective tender through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement reached the award stage, with an active status recorded on 3rd September 2025. This service covers the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period from 2nd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029, and an overall contract value of £700,000. Significant dates included the end of the tender period on 24th July 2025.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those capable of providing buses and coaches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as demonstrated by Ashcroft Travel Ltd, an SME based in Merseyside, who secured the contract. Given the nature of the procurement process through a dynamic purchasing system, companies with the ability to quickly respond and adapt to call-off requests are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. This contract represents a significant growth opportunity by securing a long-term service provision with local authorities.

## Notice

Service no. 26/26A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabf62bc-7e8a-4d8b-a920-0971f85d73e6 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | ASHCROFT TRAVEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 17:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabf62bc-7e8a-4d8b-a920-0971f85d73e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabf62bc-7e8a-4d8b-a920-0971f85d73e6
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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