Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jul 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Children's Travel Services" concerning the provision of a wheelchair-accessible minibus for Mayfield School's Wheeler Street site. The procurement, part of the 2023 Framework Agreement, focused on motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons. The procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting its specificity and direct award nature. Key details include the procurement stage being in the "award" phase, with the award status active from 30th April 2025 until 31st July 2027 for the location in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract value is £60,971 GBP, and the opportunity was deemed suitable for SMEs.

This tender offers lucrative prospects for businesses involved in the motor vehicle and transport services sectors, specifically those specialising in accessible travel solutions. SMEs could leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their services within public sector contracts, particularly companies like minibus and special transport service providers. With Birmingham City Council as the buyer, businesses can benefit from the association with a reputable governmental body, which may lead to further opportunities within council frameworks and beyond. The award to 247 Cars Willenhall Ltd illustrates the potential success for other SMEs in securing similar council contracts.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Wheelchair Accessible Minibus (Medium) to Mayfield School - Wheeler Street Site. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-331c0bf8-92d0-4df6-89e3-4dfb9e7c189e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95a53483-9337-43ea-8f85-a8a06414e290
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
£60,971 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,971 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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

247 CARS WILLENHALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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