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title: "Special Education Transport Contract SASM2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# Special Education Transport Contract SASM2

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5364b608-dc58-4163-bc63-63e218903bd6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Special Education Transport Contract SASM2" has been completed, with the award made to Apec Group. This contract, valued at £59,000, involves taxi services as classified under CPV code 60120000. The buying organisation, Halton Borough Council, is located in Widnes, England, and has identified the North West region of the United Kingdom for service delivery. The contract was awarded on 12th August 2025, and the service is scheduled to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029. The tender process employed was a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. This contract represents the procurement stage of "award" as of the publication date on 19th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing reliable and efficient taxi services for special education needs. Businesses located in or with operations in the North West region could particularly benefit from competing for similar contracts. The selective method and dynamic purchasing system approach favour those already engaged in relevant frameworks, presenting chances for growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships with local councils such as Halton Borough Council.

## Notice

Special Education Transport Contract SASM2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d533879a-eed8-4630-b01a-f3426974d8fa |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,000 |
| 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 | APEC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d533879a-eed8-4630-b01a-f3426974d8fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d533879a-eed8-4630-b01a-f3426974d8fa
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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