Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 17:49

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process "Children's Travel Services" was conducted by Birmingham City Council, focusing on the transport industry in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was part of the Travel Services Framework Agreement for 2023, specifically dealing with minibus services. Utilising a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, this tender was in the award stage as of 3 March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £247,197.60, commenced on 1 September 2025 and will conclude on 31 July 2029. Business users should note that the transport service caters specifically to vehicles transporting fewer than ten persons, aligning with CPV classification 34115200.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in motor vehicle transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to their suitability. The framework nature of the agreement underscores the potential for ongoing business relationships with Birmingham City Council. Companies providing transport services could find this tender beneficial, given the specific service requirements and extended contract period. Travel SOS LTD has been awarded this contract, illustrating the potential for similar enterprises to succeed in securing future opportunities within this procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68c8aaab-1a7a-4385-89ad-2c659cd62fd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a6b4d1-5fc9-4741-a968-9b6e1f315f32
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
£247,197 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,197 £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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