Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Birmingham City Council, focusing on providing Children's Travel Services via a minibus to Fox Hollies School. This contract falls under the transport services industry category, specifically concerning motor vehicles for transporting fewer than ten persons. The location for the service delivery is in the West Midlands, UK, with the procurement tagged as a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award, made on 1st September 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029. The contract's value is GBP 210,292.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, as Birmingham City Council is accommodating such enterprises. Given the industry category, businesses specialising in transport services, vehicle supply, and logistics are well-suited to participate. Since the contract has been awarded to HATS Group Limited, enterprises with experience in framework agreements or those positioned in strategic transport offerings could explore similar upcoming opportunities with Birmingham City Council.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Minibus (Medium) to Fox Hollies SchoolThis is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08abdab2-23ed-4da4-b330-5a7f4de511f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329d9b9a-be51-470b-847c-c9703ead4ca3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,292 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,292 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HATS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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