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title: "Service 52 Runcorn High Street via Halton Road and Castlefields to Beechwood"
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# Service 52 Runcorn High Street via Halton Road and Castlefields to Beechwood

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95507f7a-c286-45d7-8044-b0b78a2d58ad

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Service 52 Runcorn High Street via Halton Road and Castlefields to Beechwood" was conducted by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on buses and coaches. The contract, valued at £328,000, underwent a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the contract is set to run from 2nd November 2025 to 2nd November 2029. Key dates include the contract award date of 24th September 2025, with the end of the tender period having been on 24th July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in transportation services, including bus and coach provision. The contract has been awarded to Ashcroft Travel Ltd, a company based in Merseyside, which indicates opportunities for businesses in the North West region seeking to engage with public sector contracts. As this contract aligns with providing public transport services, firms with expertise in transit operations and fleet management would be ideally suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. With the process complete and active, it is instructive for businesses aiming to align with local government procurement strategies and enhance their standing in public sector tenders.

## Notice

Service 52

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19cda11d-2d9e-4ccf-9ac4-9e537368a2cc |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £328,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £328,000 |
| 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 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19cda11d-2d9e-4ccf-9ac4-9e537368a2cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19cda11d-2d9e-4ccf-9ac4-9e537368a2cc
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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