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Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Children's Travel Services," focusing on transportation services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract involves providing minibuses for the transport of fewer than 10 persons, under a framework agreement specifically organised by the council's Travel Services. The tender was a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029, with an award value reaching £272,308. The procurement falls under the category of services, and the award date was on 3rd March 2026.

This tender provides exciting business growth opportunities for companies involved in the transport industry, particularly those offering minibus services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the council's framework agreement stipulations. With Birmingham City Council as a prominent buyer, successful bidders can expect substantial exposure and a chance to strengthen their presence in public sector service delivery. Travel SOS LTD has already been engaged as the supplier, showcasing the potential for similar-sized businesses to thrive in this domain.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Minibus (Medium) to Queensbury New Horizons This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6237252f-2884-47a4-805e-cc49e013ec81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683e614d-cf71-4195-a292-0cc440178d20
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
£272,308 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,308 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 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

TRAVEL SOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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