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Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of minibus travel services specifically for Oscott Manor School. This tender falls under the industry category of transport services, with CPV classifications 34115200 and 34120000, indicating it is for motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than ten persons as well as ten or more. Located in the West Midlands, the tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has a total contract value of £224,656. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 3rd March 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2029. Birmingham City Council, based at Council House, 1 Victoria Square, Birmingham, issued this contract as the buying organisation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport industry, as it specifically includes suitability for SMEs. Businesses involved in providing transport services, particularly those that can offer tailored vehicle solutions for smaller passenger groups, stand to benefit from contracting with public entities. Travel SOS Ltd, a supplier already engaged in this contract, exemplifies the type of SME capable of delivering on such requirements. Companies with expertise in providing dependable and efficient transportation solutions are well-placed to compete in similar upcoming tenders facilitated by public authorities like Birmingham City Council.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c758d75-aac6-41e5-8580-5c4279f5490f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8758e8a0-6042-4201-8c17-c4c9f4d5277e
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
£224,656 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,656 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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

TRAVEL SOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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