Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

In the recent procurement process conducted by Birmingham City Council, a contract has been awarded for "Children's Travel Services" involving a wheelchair-accessible large minibus to Calthorpe Academy, classified under motor vehicles for transport services. This procurement, within the framework agreement, highlights the industry category of motor vehicles and transport services with the process centred in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed through a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process is in the award stage, and the contract runs from 6th May 2025 to the end of July 2029, with a total value of £270,484, reflecting the council's commitment to enhancing specialist travel services in the region.

This tender opens various avenues for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing accessible transport solutions. Travel SOS LTD, which has been selected as the supplier, is a testament to the potential for SMEs to secure contracts under the selective call-off framework agreement procurement method. Businesses in the automotive and transport service sectors can explore similar opportunities to cater to the needs of educational institutions and local authorities, aiming to improve accessibility and transportation efficiency. Such contracts offer long-term engagement, ensuring stable growth prospects for companies that can provide reliable and specialised transport services.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Wheelchair Accessible Minibus (Large) to Calthorpe Academy. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e7593b2-9ce6-4b03-8e59-acb58ee64b75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466992c5-e423-4c87-8d99-6c4509c6410c
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
£270,484 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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

TRAVEL SOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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