Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for Children's Travel Services, awarding a contract valued at £362,900 to Travel SOS LTD. This project involves providing wheelchair-accessible minibuses to Calthorpe Academy, with operations situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 6th May 2025 and is set to run until 31st July 2029. It was carried out under Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023) Framework Agreement through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the framework. The procurement falls under the industry categories of motor vehicles for transport and services, excluding waste transport, and supports small-to-medium enterprises. This tender was at the award stage, with details officially published on 1st July 2025.

This tender unlocks business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in transportation services, particularly those with expertise in providing adapted vehicle solutions for specific client needs such as educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are ideal candidates for such contracts due to the project's compatibility with their scale and operational capacity. By securing contracts like this, businesses can enhance their portfolio with public sector engagements, fostering long-term partnerships in the local community, and gaining visibility alongside reputable councils like Birmingham City Council.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Wheelchair Accessible Minibus (Large) to Calthorpe Academy. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145a9706-88cf-4697-af1a-ddd5bbe1bdb3
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
£362,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£362,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 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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