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title: "Special Education Transport Contract SFHS1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# Special Education Transport Contract SFHS1

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd36bb2a-d2e8-43af-bc8c-4749fe03fd63

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Special Education Transport Contract SFHS1" is commissioned by Halton Borough Council, located in Widnes, England. This contract falls under the "services" industry category, specifically focused on taxi services, with a procurement value of £59,800. The procurement was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. While the tender stage was completed with an award made on 12th August 2025, the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025, continuing until 31st July 2029. The geographical focus for service provision is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it is particularly suitable for such businesses given its scale and procurement method. The awarded supplier, Apec Group, demonstrates that the contract is an exciting opportunity for businesses providing specialised transport services to grow within the education sector. Companies experienced in offering taxi services, especially those with robust operations catering to niche markets like special education transport, would find this contract highly beneficial for expanding their service portfolio and footprint in the North West of England.

## Notice

Special Education Transport Contract SFHS1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f89a84e-6bf6-4d3b-9149-40592f498fb9 |
| 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 | £59,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,800 |
| 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 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f89a84e-6bf6-4d3b-9149-40592f498fb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f89a84e-6bf6-4d3b-9149-40592f498fb9
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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