Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has successfully concluded the "Children's Travel Services" procurement, aimed at providing small motor vehicles for Bushbury School in the West Midlands, UK. This procurement, with a value of £89,801.60, was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to 247 Cars Willenhall Ltd, spans from 18th November 2025 to 31st July 2027. The tender, classified under CPV codes for small motor vehicles and transport services, accommodates enterprises operating in the services industry, particularly those providing transport solutions less than or equal to ten persons. The process reached the award stage, with the award being active as of 15th January 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs, like 247 Cars Willenhall Ltd, especially those specialising in motor and transport services. The engagement under a framework agreement encourages competitiveness and provides SMEs with an avenue to secure consistent business from large entities such as Birmingham City Council. Businesses capable of offering reliable transport services tailored to the needs of educational institutions are well-suited for such opportunities, paving the way for long-term collaborations and potential expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71c85e3e-0223-44dc-af1f-a41cb84267fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ba38b0c-11fb-40dc-9c1c-560ab15e1a16
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
£89,801 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,801 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 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

247 CARS WILLENHALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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