Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process for "Children's Travel Services," which involves the provision of a wheelchair-accessible minibus for The Hive College. This procurement falls under the industry category of motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons, with additional classifications concerning vehicles for 10 or more persons and general transport services. The process is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The activities are scheduled to commence on 4th November 2024 and end on 31st July 2028 in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The award stage was marked as active from the start date, with an award amounting to £210,444. The detailed arrangements were completed with due publication on 24th September 2025.

This contract presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specializing in transport services, especially those capable of providing wheelchair-accessible transport solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are specifically suitable for this tender, fitting well within the buyer's preference. With a substantial contract period, businesses can secure long-term growth and stability by capitalizing on this procurement. Suppliers experienced in working with local councils and those holding framework agreements or capable of fulfilling their requirements will find this contract particularly appealing. Green Destinations Ltd, an SME based in Birmingham, successfully secured the contract, illustrating the demand for local expertise and logistical capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Wheelchair Accessible Minibus (Medium) to The Hive College. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f3693ca-b949-41de-a1a6-7183e4ed1ba8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89768a12-cb1f-4ceb-8dc5-e43e491cd049
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
£210,444 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,444 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 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

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
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

GREEN DESTINATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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