Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Children's Travel Services" contract. The tender, classified under the CPV code for motor vehicles transporting fewer than 10 persons, falls within the transport services industry category. This procurement effort, focused on the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, was conducted through a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The significant dates include the contract start on 27 November 2024 and its conclusion on 31 July 2026, with a total contract value of £40,599.20. The awarding stage of the process was finalised on 27 November 2024.

This opportunity presents a lucrative contract for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly those with experience in accommodating up to 10 passengers. While the procurement process is complete, similar future contracts could provide excellent growth prospects for companies eager to establish or expand their presence in the public sector's transport services market. AFJ Limited, an SME based in Birmingham, successfully secured this contract, illustrating the potential for local businesses to thrive through such selective procurement opportunities.

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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-b5fd17-94fb7b0c-83d6-43ec-8f71-22a9dfe07d47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a107feb-a849-401f-bcfc-9e375d91c85a
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
£40,599 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,599 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 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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