Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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02 Sep 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Children's Travel Services" has recently been completed with Birmingham City Council serving as the contracting authority. The focus of this procurement is to provide minibus transport services primarily classified under the industry category of motor vehicles, facilitating the transport of fewer than 10 persons. This contract was procured through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period extending from 25th November 2024 to 31st July 2028. The tendering phase concluded on 13th November 2024, with the award formalised on 18th November 2024, having a total value of £167,200.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Companies with expertise in operating medium-sized minibuses for educational institutions will find this contract particularly fitting. As the supplier, Lawrences Garage (Lozells) Limited, an SME based in Birmingham, was selected to fulfil the contract, showcasing that businesses with local presence and expertise in meeting specific transport needs can successfully compete in such selective tender processes. Engaging in similar tenders can greatly assist businesses in expanding their service offerings and increasing market visibility in the public procurement realm.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Minibus (Medium) to Hallmoor School. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-470843d7-5072-447b-9754-762370a80ecc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8f49e9-88aa-453d-86cd-4a707683bcf4
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
£167,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 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
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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

LAWRENCES GARAGE (LOZELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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