Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, titled "Children's Travel Services," is orchestrated by Birmingham City Council, a key local authority in the West Midlands, England. The contract, which falls under the services industry category, specifically pertains to motor vehicles for transporting fewer than ten persons. The procurement is in the 'Award' stage, following a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £47,595 and spans from 7th October 2024 to 31st July 2026. This opportunity is situated within the West Midlands region, with the initial award date being 7th October 2024. The tender, identified by JMBPK-355, was officially published on 24th September 2025.

This tender presents an ideal growth opportunity for businesses within the transport services or motor vehicle sectors, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With Birmingham City Council as the contracting authority, firms specialising in providing transport solutions for small groups can leverage this opportunity to establish a relationship with a significant public sector entity. SMEs focusing on tailored travel solutions will find this tender particularly advantageous, given its requirements and regional focus, enabling them to bolster their portfolio and enhance their market presence in the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Small) to James Brindley Parkway . This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a28a848d-388f-407a-b71e-00658b27a5be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b79fc5b0-3537-4dfc-bbcd-e62d738566bc
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
£47,595 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,595 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

TOUCHWOOD PRIVATE HIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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