Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has concluded a procurement process for "Children's Travel Services", with the award being made under the MPV Small to Lindsworth School KS2 Site project. This selective tender, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, falls within the service industry category, specifically targeting motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons. The contract, valued at £46,371.40, began on 13 October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2027, covering travel services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached its award stage, with the official award being published on 15 January 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs, considering Birmingham City Council's inclination towards smaller enterprises. Businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in motor vehicles for the transport of children, would find this tender advantageous for growth, as it offers long-term engagement with a prominent city council. Such opportunities are well-suited for companies like AFJ Limited, the successful supplier, illustrating the potential for synergy between public sector needs and SME capabilities in delivering specialised transport services.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV Small to Lindsworth School KS2 Site. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6df26be2-9f44-4827-9035-8696c676535a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d942819-207d-4dd0-ab40-17f31376ce2c
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
£46,371 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,371 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 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

AFJ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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