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title: "Special Education Needs Transport Contract SCWS1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Special Education Needs Transport Contract SCWS1

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9383988b-45d5-4aaf-b887-4d118221ac5f

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## Summary

The Special Education Needs Transport Contract SCWS1, facilitated by Halton Borough Council, has reached the award stage. This contract pertains to taxi services within the North West region of the United Kingdom and involves a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system under a selective procurement method. The process was completed on 12th August 2025, and the contract period is set from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029, with a total value of £94,000. Halton Borough Council, located at Kingsway, Widnes, England, acted as the buyer, while Apec Group was the awarded supplier.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises specialising in taxi services. The contract not only provides a stable, long-term engagement but also aligns with the specific transport needs for special education, offering a niche market for growth. Companies like Apec Group that can deliver reliable, dedicated transport services are particularly well-suited to thrive in this environment. Furthermore, participation in such contracts enables businesses to strengthen their public sector portfolio and gain recognition within the local government framework.

## Notice

Special Education Needs Transport Contract SCWS1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69bc7abe-a44d-4f83-800e-75b3758ca81d |
| 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 | £94,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,000 |
| 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 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69bc7abe-a44d-4f83-800e-75b3758ca81d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69bc7abe-a44d-4f83-800e-75b3758ca81d
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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