Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for children's travel services, culminating in an active award to AFJ Limited. The contract involves the supply of saloon or estate cars under a framework agreement and spans from 1 September 2025 to 31 July 2027. With a total value of £43,769.56, the services are categorised under CPV codes for motor vehicles and transport services, specifically aiming to service the West Midlands, UK. The procurement method was selective, following a call-off approach from an established framework agreement, tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant potential for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of delivering vehicle solutions for passenger transport. SMEs focused on expanding their footprint in the West Midlands should find this contract advantageous due to its scale and the potential for strategic partnerships with local councils. With Birmingham City Council as the buyer, businesses can enhance their reputation by aligning with public sector standards, potentially opening doors to further contracts within the region and similar industry categories.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Saloon or Estate Car to Aspire AP 2 This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ee15234-2c26-4b20-adce-ca490475a9eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b792833-4cee-4658-9c09-704ea120c0e0
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
£43,769 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,769 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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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