Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process for "Children's Travel Services," specifically a direct award through the council's Travel Services Framework Agreement for 2023. This contract involves providing motor vehicles for transporting fewer than 10 persons, as well as options for transport of 10 or more. The service, located in the West Midlands, is classified under the transport services industry. The contract, awarded to Solihull Cars Ltd, is valued at £69,388 and runs from 8th December 2025 to 31st July 2027. This award represents the conclusion of the tendering process, indicating the status is now in the Completion stage as of 15th January 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs involved in transport services, catering specifically to organisations capable of delivering child transport solutions within the UK. As a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method, it underscores the value in aligning with established frameworks to secure contracts. Businesses with expertise in providing specialised transportation services, especially those familiar with public sector requirements, will find this an especially lucrative avenue for expansion and growth within the West Midlands region.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Large) to Kitts Green Academy. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8de96cc7-5b1e-4686-a911-049147f9f46f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/977f28f1-59e5-4427-bd86-d12db9886f63
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
£69,388 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,388 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 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

SOLIHULL CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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