Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for "Children's Travel Services" to Halo Transfers Ltd. The contract, identified as ARGEN-450, falls under the industry category related to transport services and involves supplying motor vehicles, specifically MPVs, suited for the conveyance of fewer than ten individuals. This procurement process was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the 2023 Travel Services Framework Agreement, and the procurement is now in the award stage. The services are to be delivered in the West Midlands, UK, with the contract period running from 3rd November 2025 to 31st July 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Halo Transfers Ltd, as the procurement process is open to qualified SMEs. The contract value of £92,644 creates potential growth in the scope of business for operators in the transportation sector. Businesses that specialise in providing vehicles for passenger transport, especially those with a strategic position in the West Midlands region, are well-placed to consider similar opportunities within this framework, supporting expansion through public contracts with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Large) to Ruskin Mill Trust Argent College. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-667891af-5bc1-49d0-a57b-5c3521ecde55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a4c21b-3b57-4a2e-a413-f50df4f49541
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
£92,644 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,644 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 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

HALO TRANSFERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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