Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Children's Travel Services" was conducted by Birmingham City Council under their Travel Services Framework Agreement. The contract involves transporting students from Wilson Stuart School to Mayfield Wheeler Street, categorised under the transport services industry. This selective procurement was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with HATS Group Limited being awarded the contract. Relevant locations include the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the services will commence from 3rd November 2025 until 31st July 2029, following the completion of the tender period on 20th October 2025. This process was tagged as an "award" stage, with an active award notice published on 15th January 2026.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in passenger transport services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate due to the tender's emphasis on motor vehicles for carrying fewer than ten persons. The partnership between Birmingham City Council and HATS Group Limited highlights the potential for businesses to secure long-term contracts through strategic framework agreements, enhancing visibility and reputation in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Wilson Stuart School to Mayfield Wheeler Street. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d596cff-ee03-4e2f-887e-0998d80cf543
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45910a23-023d-4226-b71e-0ae589799ed4
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
£248,337 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£248,337 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 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
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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