Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described is a direct award concerning the services titled "Children's Travel Services," conducted by Birmingham City Council. This contract falls under the industry category of motor vehicles and transport services, specifically for small passenger vehicles. The contract's location is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with the contract initiated on 2nd September 2025. The framework agreement will commence on 9th December 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with an awarded contract value of £231,648.

This tender presents lucrative growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in children's transport services. Companies like Travel SOS LTD, the supplier awarded the contract, exemplify the keen competitiveness a well-suited business might exhibit. Enterprises in the West Midlands engaged in providing motor vehicles or services for transporting small groups can benefit significantly by leveraging such contracts for steady income across a multi-year span, enhancing their service portfolios and potentially increasing market presence through long-term engagements facilitated by public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ddff3aa-ac63-4b65-9087-efd4e14cbc7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be0a714-0803-4918-9a60-5059618c1bed
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
£231,648 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£231,648 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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

TRAVEL SOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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