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03 Mar 2026 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for children's travel services, specifically a minibus to Hamilton School, under its Travel Services Framework Agreement. This selective tender, a call-off from a framework agreement, falls within the transport services category. The procurement covers motor vehicles for transporting fewer than and more than ten persons, located in the West Midlands, England. The award stage was reached as of 3rd March 2026, with the contract period set from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in motor vehicle supply and transport services. Businesses with expertise in delivering transport solutions tailored to schools and educational facilities would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The procurement methods suggest a competitive environment conducive to business growth within the transport services sector, particularly for those with experience in framework agreement engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83082d2a-facf-4340-bffc-5d735c69c8c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8b04f5-663b-490a-b4f4-9c5842f08d03
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
£260,588 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,588 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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