Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Children's Travel Services" has been completed by Birmingham City Council through a direct award from the Travel Services Framework Agreement of 2023. The contract involves supplying motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than ten persons in the West Midlands, UK. Birmingham City Council, with its Commercial and Procurement Services department, executed this selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, awarding the contract to AFJ Limited. The award was made active on 2nd December 2024, with the contract period lasting until 31st July 2026, valued at £43,350.40 GBP. Both tender and contract execution are targeted at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transportation services industry, especially SMEs capable of supplying vehicles suited for transporting small groups. Companies positioned in the West Midlands or those with delivery capabilities in this region can benefit from engaging with Birmingham City Council’s structured procurement processes. This opportunity highlights the importance of being part of a framework agreement, allowing efficient call-offs which can attract businesses looking to secure government contracts. Businesses specialising in motor vehicle transport can leverage this award to explore further collaborations with public authorities for similar service requirements.

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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-a0ab2f11-b97e-4489-aa09-0581edfb7478
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04adb4d4-4d17-4025-8323-22cb45d2baf4
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
£43,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,350 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
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 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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