Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 11:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Children's Travel Services under the framework agreement for Travel Services in 2023. The tender was specific to motor vehicles intended for the transport of fewer than 10 persons, with classifications extending to larger transport services. This procurement, valued at £59,200.20, was conducted using a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. All related activities and services fall within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with the contract set to run from 8th October 2025 to 31st July 2027. The involvement of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) was facilitated through this opportunity, although it was not specifically aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement creates significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the transport and motor vehicle sectors. Companies that specialise in providing transport services, especially those with capabilities in handling frameworks and selective procurement methods, would have been well-positioned to bid. The completion of this contract with AFJ Limited, an SME, underscores the approachability of Birmingham City Council's procurement strategy for businesses looking to expand in the public sector transport services market. With the focus on smaller vehicle logistics, businesses equipped to meet these specific requirements can leverage such contracts to build a public sector track record and explore further opportunities within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15ce6bbe-bf57-4be3-8155-fbafc2931552
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c05399f-1031-4d14-9e87-76016fadac6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£59,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

AFJ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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