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title: "Service 27 West Bank to Weates Close"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b0029be-0f98-454c-9c37-7e2c29e4695e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Service 27 West Bank to Weates Close

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b0029be-0f98-454c-9c37-7e2c29e4695e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Halton Borough Council involves the provision of "Service 27 West Bank to Weates Close" in the Buses and Coaches industry category. This tender process was conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom and has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 3rd September 2025. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £280,600 in GBP. The contract duration is set from 2nd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029. The tender period concluded on 24th July 2025, ensuring a structured timeline for all prospective participants.

This contract represents a considerable opportunity for businesses involved in the transportation services industry, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The characteristics of this procurement suggest that it is best suited for experienced transport service providers who can effectively operate within a dynamic purchasing system framework. Companies with expertise in providing bus and coach services can leverage this contract to expand their operations and enhance their service offerings in the North West region, underlining the council's commitment to engaging with SMEs to meet its service delivery requirements. Ashcroft Travel Ltd, being an SME, successfully secured this contract, showcasing the potential for similar businesses to achieve growth through participation in such public procurement processes.

## Notice

Service no. 27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c790d8-ad25-4868-8d9a-29f9899e0a9b |
| 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 | £280,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,600 |
| 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/c5c790d8-ad25-4868-8d9a-29f9899e0a9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5c790d8-ad25-4868-8d9a-29f9899e0a9b
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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