---
title: "Provision of A Specialist Seating Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067829"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
---

# Provision of A Specialist Seating Service

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067829

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of A Specialist Seating Service" was managed by Halton Borough Council, a public authority operating at a sub-central government level in Widnes, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded on 30 March 2026, is now in the contract stage following the completion of the tender process, which was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract is focused on the health and social work services industry, specifically repurposing specialist seating for children's early years, ensuring the sustainability of seating options. The contract term runs from 1 January to 31 October 2026, with a gross value of £90,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) active in the health and social services sector to benefit from securing similar contracts, which can facilitate business growth by expanding their services in niche markets. The current contract involves Newlyn Healthcare Ltd, an SME located in Widnes, suggesting that local businesses with expertise in equipment maintenance and service provision are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders, particularly those regarding children's specialist equipment services. Given the straightforward procurement approach, businesses with a focus on direct service provision could also find this sector beneficial for expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Provision of A Specialist Seating Service. The service brings unused specialist seating into storage to be repurposed, servicing seating in use to maintain the life of the equipment and moving seating between settings so that it travels with the child, opening up seating options for children in early years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029256-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 15:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029256-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029256-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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