Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council, located in England, has successfully completed a procurement process for "Children's Travel Services," awarded through a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement. AFJ Limited has been selected as the winning supplier for providing motor vehicles for transporting children, specifically to Hamilton School in the West Midlands region. The procurement falls under the industry category of Motor Vehicles, suitable for transporting under and over ten persons, along with general transport services. The award was officially made on 1st September 2025, with the contract running from that date until 31st July 2027. The value of the contract is GBP 48,917.40, demonstrating the council's commitment to enhancing educational support services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, in the transport services sector, looking to collaborate with government bodies. Small to medium-sized enterprises that specialise in providing reliable transport solutions can leverage this contract to establish a partnership with the Birmingham City Council, potentially leading to further expansion in the public sector market. Companies already possessing a framework agreement with local councils or similar institutions will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Such contracts serve as a gateway for consistent revenue and enhanced reputation within the public procurement community.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b3865ec-5ee9-4a9c-b61f-a8b507800507
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/980d32ef-a56b-4db7-8da8-b5c70287ad69
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
£48,917 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,917 Under £100K
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 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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