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title: "Service J53 Weston Point to The Heath School"
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# Service J53 Weston Point to The Heath School

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-826033cf-2ae1-498d-a6d7-ef37e9b648ce

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council is managing a procurement process titled "Service J53 Weston Point to The Heath School", classified under the industry category of "Buses and coaches" (CPV code 34121000). This process resides within the region of North West, United Kingdom, and follows a 'selective' procurement method via call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 20 January 2026, with the award notice having been published. Key phases include the tender period ending on 24 July 2025, and the contract period spanning from 2 November 2025 to 2 November 2029.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses involved in transportation services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the contract offers a substantial total value of £136,000. With a focus on transporting school students, those companies with expertise in providing efficient and reliable coach or bus services would be well-suited to compete, as demonstrated by Ashcroft Travel Ltd, which has been awarded the contract. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for businesses looking to expand their operations within the North West of England.

## Notice

Service no. J53

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951a2b95-1972-4abc-987f-858aa6c592c3 |
| 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 | £136,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,000 |
| 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 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951a2b95-1972-4abc-987f-858aa6c592c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951a2b95-1972-4abc-987f-858aa6c592c3
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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