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Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 17:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Birmingham City Council for Children's Travel Services has reached the award stage. This contract involves providing minibus services to Castlewood School, located in the West Midlands, England. The procurement falls under the industry categories related to motor vehicles for the transport of less than ten persons, transportation of ten or more persons, and other transport services excluding waste transport. Using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract was awarded to HATS Group Limited, and it commenced on 1st September 2025, with a completion date of 31st July 2029. The initial tender period concluded on 27th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like HATS Group Limited, which successfully secured this contract. Companies specialising in passenger transport solutions and fleet operations are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders due to the nature of the services required and the focus on transporting school children. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a reliable partnership with local councils, potentially opening avenues for further contracts and collaborations within the transport services industry.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bfefe49-e892-4dc2-9930-bf9928dd7a03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e804407-365d-4406-bc54-d95ac00b55b2
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
£276,913 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,913 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 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

HATS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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