Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, titled "Children's Travel Services," was conducted by Birmingham City Council, with the aim of providing motor vehicles for transporting fewer than 10 persons. The tender, classified under CPV codes 34115200 and 60000000, is specifically classified within transport services and was targeted at the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement utilized a selective method and was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30 May 2025, and the contract commenced on 4 June 2025, with an end date of 31 July 2027. The award stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Solihull Cars Ltd, with a total value of £74,499.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in providing high-quality and reliable transport for small groups are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The opportunity also highlights the value of framework agreements in securing repeat business with public sector clients like Birmingham City Council, thereby contributing to businesses' growth and stability within the region.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c6f22f7-24df-4e80-b8a7-cc4a617e2993
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae60b29f-34bd-4b1a-a524-d4931e7003c9
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
£74,499 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,499 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOLIHULL CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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