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title: "Service 10 Cronton to Widnes Secondary Schools"
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buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Service 10 Cronton to Widnes Secondary Schools

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95cc6b59-567a-415c-9226-9d94b176287a

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## Summary

The recent procurement process concluded by Halton Borough Council, the buying organisation located in Widnes, England, relates to the provision of transport services under the title "Service 10 Cronton to Widnes Secondary Schools". The procurement falls under the industry category of buses and coaches (CPV code 34121000), with services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a tailored approach for engaging suitable suppliers. The contract award was made to Ashcroft Travel Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, with the contract period commencing on 2nd November 2025 and lasting until 2nd November 2029. The procurement reached the award stage, with active status on 3rd September 2025, and was published on 20th January 2026. The total contract value is £109,200. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport service sector, specifically those dealing with educational and institutional transport services. Companies with experience in the provision of reliable and efficient bus and coach services are well-suited to compete in such bids, especially SMEs, which are an ideal fit given the procurement's suitability criteria. This contract can significantly benefit businesses looking to expand their service offerings and increase their foothold in the public sector transport provision market, reinforcing partnerships with local councils and gaining recognition in the North West region.

## Notice

Service no. 10

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55f9365-352a-44b6-8019-82292e556cf6 |
| 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 | £109,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,200 |
| 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 17:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55f9365-352a-44b6-8019-82292e556cf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55f9365-352a-44b6-8019-82292e556cf6
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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