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title: "Special Education Transport Contract SPAL1"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd0b9146-3e96-43aa-a08b-6fdffc061ef8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# Special Education Transport Contract SPAL1

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd0b9146-3e96-43aa-a08b-6fdffc061ef8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Special Education Transport Contract SPAL1," managed by Halton Borough Council, has reached the award stage. The contract, focused on taxi services within the services category, is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The award was published on 19th May 2026, with the contract term set to start on 1st September 2025 and end on 31st July 2029. The total contract value amounts to £69,100 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the council's openness to such firms. With a focus on special education transport services, businesses specializing in or wishing to expand into logistics and transportation could significantly benefit. The successful bidder, Apec Group, exemplifies the suitable profile for enterprises seeking to partner with public sector organisations. Such contracts can facilitate business growth by providing stable revenue streams and bolstering a company's portfolio through public sector engagement.

## Notice

Special Education Transport Contract SPAL1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c0ea6b-966b-492a-8e0c-6cd633890bd8 |
| 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 | £69,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,100 |
| 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 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c0ea6b-966b-492a-8e0c-6cd633890bd8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c0ea6b-966b-492a-8e0c-6cd633890bd8
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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