Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for "Children's Travel Services," awarding a contract through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. This contract, valued at £176,479.60, involves providing medium-sized minibus transport to Uffculme Secondary School in the West Midlands. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of transport services, began with the awarding stage on 6th January 2025. The service provision is set to commence on the same date, with a contract duration ending on 31st July 2029. The procurement method utilised was selective, targeting service providers able to meet the specific transport needs of school children.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing transport services, particularly those with capabilities in handling both small groups and larger scales of passenger transportation. Companies that can offer reliable and efficient minibus services are well-suited to fulfil contracts of this nature. Given the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises, businesses within this scale may find opportunities for growth by leveraging existing framework agreements with local councils like Birmingham City Council. The duration and value of the contract provide substantial impetus for business expansion and workforce development in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6108c89b-2e0e-444b-aed1-98227c9084ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86074f7-a3fb-410e-97e5-ce36e7fec391
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
£176,479 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,479 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 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

HATS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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