Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Children's Travel Services" has been completed by Birmingham City Council through a selective process that involved a call-off from an existing framework agreement. This process is part of the broader transport services industry, specifically dealing with motor vehicles for transporting children within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, to Shenstone Lodge School's Brades Lodge Site. The contract, initially awarded on 1st September 2025 and active as of 3rd March 2026, will run until 31st July 2027. The total contract value is £51,588.80, marking this as a formalised service award rather than an invitation for new bids.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in small-scale transport services, particularly SMEs, as it operates within the transport sector and relies on a framework agreement for execution. Given the nature of services required, firms with expertise in children's transportation solutions can find growth by aligning with specific needs outlined by Birmingham City Council. AFJ Limited is the appointed supplier, highlighting the criteria of a suitable business profile for such awards, which excludes VCSE organisations but holds potential for small to medium enterprises aiming to expand their service offerings in public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Large) to Shenstone Lodge School-The Brades Lodge Site This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab0fa1b2-488d-412b-a82f-a12cb5aeda26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f33f18a1-4967-4021-b564-e6c07db0e3ce
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
£51,588 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,588 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 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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