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title: "Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase - Gray Healthcare - MB"
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# Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase - Gray Healthcare - MB

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4596c8bc-0df7-43fb-9fcb-f38ca2f5be27

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council has completed a direct award procurement under the title "Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase - Gray Healthcare - MB". This contract pertains to the industry category of other community, social and personal services, and is located in England. The procurement process involved a direct procurement method, with the award being made to Gray Healthcare Ltd. The tender period ended on 31 March 2025, and the contract period lasted from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025, with a total value of £137,000. Key contacts include Nicola Hallmark from Halton Borough Council, based in Widnes, England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the service sector, particularly those operating as small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or with interests in community and social services. Companies with expertise in flexible purchasing systems and spot purchasing strategies would find this contract concerning those sectors highly relevant. As a procurement tailored for SMEs, it supports business growth by engaging smaller firms in significant public sector contracts, fostering partnerships and strengthening their market position within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Direct Award - Flexible Purchasing System - Spot Purchase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0961e1-037d-4453-9883-668d7a173b5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAY HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0961e1-037d-4453-9883-668d7a173b5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0961e1-037d-4453-9883-668d7a173b5a
  10th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www2.halton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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