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Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Children's Travel Services," which involves the provision of motor vehicles suitable for transporting fewer than 10 persons to Spring Hill High School. The procurement falls under the category of transport services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £100,783.60, was awarded to HATS Group Limited, effective from September 1, 2025, and extends until July 31, 2027. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, signifying a selective process, where the Council utilised its Travel Services Framework Agreement established in 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in transportation services. Companies with expertise in providing motor vehicles for transport can benefit from the stability of a long-term contract with a reputable public organisation and gain exposure to the education sector's specific needs. As Birmingham City Council emphasises support for smaller enterprises, businesses with a focus on local or specialised transport services would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes, potentially expanding their service offerings across regional governmental frameworks.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Large) to Spring Hill High School - Orchard Road This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31b3ac96-a2b8-4c17-b709-2216c07c29ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c9ffb7-242d-44c0-9441-c23c79a8eda9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£100,783 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,783 £100K-£500K
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

HATS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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