Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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28 Jan 2026 at 13:45

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24 Nov 2025 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Children's Travel Services" contract was conducted by Birmingham City Council, focusing on the provision of minibus services to Mayfield School in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of motor vehicles for transport services, with a specific call-off from an existing framework agreement. The procurement method was selective, and the tendering stage has now been completed with the award occurring on 18th August 2025, with the contract set to begin on 1st September 2025 and end on 30th August 2029. The final contract value is £273,600 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in transport services. Companies with a fleet of medium to large minibuses and experience providing transport solutions for educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract's long-term nature offers business stability and the potential for future engagement through Birmingham City Council's framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Minibus (Medium & Large) to Mayfield School. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-185d8d4c-0325-44a3-a78b-7ff25f3ca9dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5fc808-ce7d-434c-b000-46adcd7ecb81
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
£273,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£273,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 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

LAWRENCES GARAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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