Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council successfully awarded a contract for "Children's Travel Services" to Halo Transfers Ltd. This contract, with an estimated value of £85,025, engages in the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. It caters to the transport of fewer than ten persons under the CPV code 34115200 and additional classifications including transport services. The contract serves Hallmoor School in the West Midlands, spanning from 29 April 2025 to 31 July 2027. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with the award notice published on 1 July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in small passenger transport services. SMEs, particularly those focusing on transportation of individuals with specific needs, are ideally positioned to benefit from such contracts. Given the emphasis on framework agreements, companies experienced with such procurement methods are well-suited to engage in future opportunities within this sector, fostering business growth and expanding market presence in the region.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Small) to Hallmoor School. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a020887-bbea-4b03-81e1-6676bead5105
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e46cd0-f801-45a4-8e9e-3257563f0bd6
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
£85,025 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,025 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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

HALO TRANSFERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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