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title: "Spot Purchase - direct award - Gray Healthcare Ltd - SG"
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# Spot Purchase - direct award - Gray Healthcare Ltd - SG

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e87a9e15-f5d5-4086-819f-4bc9e609db37

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## Summary

Halton Borough Council has completed a direct award contracting process for a project titled "Spot Purchase - direct award - Gray Healthcare Ltd - SG". The contract, which falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" (CPV code 98000000), has been awarded to Gray Healthcare Ltd. The procurement process is classified as a direct award through a Flexible Purchasing System, indicating a streamlined and efficient approach to securing services. The contract period is set from 26th August 2024 to 25th August 2025, with the total value amounting to £255,000. This procurement process is in the Award stage as of 19th November 2024, and the services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing community, social, and personal services, particularly those with the capabilities to deliver high-quality care solutions. Large-scale enterprises like Gray Healthcare Ltd, which has secured the contract, are well-suited to benefit from such direct award contracts. The nature of the service and the substantial value involved mean that businesses in similar industries, such as healthcare and social services, should stay alert for future opportunities through this flexible purchasing system. Though this specific tender was not geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, the successful execution could lay the groundwork for similar future opportunities suitable for a broader range of businesses.

## Notice

Direct award through Flexible Purchasing System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5e6cbe4-67a9-4554-9691-62aba4ec8bb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £255,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAY HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5e6cbe4-67a9-4554-9691-62aba4ec8bb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5e6cbe4-67a9-4554-9691-62aba4ec8bb2
  19th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www2.halton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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