Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for "Children's Travel Services," focusing on the provision of Saloon or Estate Cars to Newbury Independent School. This direct award, valued at £67,260, was part of the 2023 Travel Services Framework Agreement and was conducted using a selective procurement method. The contract, awarded to Halo Transfers Ltd, commenced on 10th November 2025 and will run until 31st July 2027. Classified under the industry category for motor vehicles for transporting fewer than 10 persons, the project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised and published on 15th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle transport services, especially those able to accommodate smaller passenger groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in transport services are particularly well-suited to engage with such government contracts, benefiting from the potential for long-term partnerships under structured framework agreements. The contract offers a stable opportunity over its nearly two-year duration, providing a platform for business development and increased market presence in the public sector transport industry.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Saloon or Estate Car to Newbury Independent School. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30839b13-4fd0-4dd6-a242-2991d1a0e1f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4819c05-64b9-4759-901e-cb64a249894e
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
£67,260 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 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

HALO TRANSFERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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