Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for 'Children's Travel Services,' managed as a direct award through the 2023 Travel Services Framework Agreement. This contract concerns the supply of medium-sized minibuses for Springfield House Community Special School, primarily aimed at the transport of fewer than 10 persons. The procurement stage is currently in the 'Award' phase, having been completed on 15th January 2026, with the contract active from 3rd November 2025 to 31st July 2029. The procurement operated through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and it is set within the services category with a focus on transport services, excluding waste transport. This contract is geographically located within the West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs, showcasing an active opportunity through the awarded supplier, Green Destinations Ltd, which matches the small to medium enterprise criteria. Businesses specializing in transport services, especially those with experience in school transport and fleet management, would find this sector especially lucrative. By securing such contracts, companies could strengthen their position within the public transportation sector, leveraging such projects to build long-term relationships with municipal clients like Birmingham City Council.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Minibus (Medium) to Springfield House Community Special School This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b3ac221-7ca4-49b6-8ffc-4b32dd07d0ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f75b64d-59b0-488e-82df-7ed71118fc8a
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
£256,788 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£256,788 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 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
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GREEN DESTINATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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