Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of "Children's Travel Services", focused on motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons. This project is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, under the industry category of transport services. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates for this tender included the end of the tender period on 28 August 2024, and the contract commencement on 9 January 2025, running until 31 July 2027. The procurement reached the award stage, with the award being made on 18 February 2025 to Select Private Hire Ltd for the amount of £61,689.20.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in transport services to expand their operations, particularly those with capabilities in providing motor vehicles for children’s travel needs. Businesses that can offer competitive rates and reliable service within the West Midlands region could benefit by positioning themselves as preferred suppliers in similar future procurements. The completion of the process by a well-established local authority like Birmingham City Council further enhances the reputational value for suppliers involved, making them more attractive to other buyers in the sector.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Large) to Queen Alexandra College - Harborne Campus. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-130a946a-1c32-4a13-9b11-05a322767959
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6fedc75-f4ef-4044-a518-45917090c4ff
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
£61,689 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,689 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 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

SELECT PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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