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title: "Service 38 Hale, Halebank to Wade Deacon/Sts Peter and Paul Schools"
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# Service 38 Hale, Halebank to Wade Deacon/Sts Peter and Paul Schools

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91e753c6-439e-48e8-b53c-ccf2298898c6

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England, has awarded a contract titled "Service 38 Hale, Halebank to Wade Deacon/Sts Peter and Paul Schools" within the Buses and Coaches industry category. This procurement process has successfully reached the award stage as of 20th January 2026. It follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £132,000, is set for a service period starting on 2nd November 2025 and ending on 2nd November 2029, with operations based in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those capable of offering bus and coach services. Ashcroft Travel Ltd, having been awarded the contract, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to expand their service delivery within regional transport. Businesses specialising in public transportation services will find such opportunities conducive to securing long-term partnerships and enhancing service portfolios across the North West of the UK.

## Notice

Service no. 38

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e244a8cb-bf1b-43b8-a85a-32180fe6db69 |
| 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 | £132,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,000 |
| 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 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e244a8cb-bf1b-43b8-a85a-32180fe6db69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e244a8cb-bf1b-43b8-a85a-32180fe6db69
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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