Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has recently completed the award stage of a procurement titled "Children's Travel Services," focusing on providing transport services for fewer than 10 persons. This tender falls under the industry category of motor vehicles and transport services, relevant to the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The estimated value of the contract is £71,668, with a contract period starting from 19th November 2025 to 31st July 2027. Key dates include the tender period closure on 13th November 2025, and the announcement of the award was published on 15th January 2026.

This procurement process presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) talented in providing transport solutions. Businesses capable of offering reliable and efficient vehicle services for children's travel can benefit from engaging in similar tender opportunities facilitated by local councils like Birmingham City Council. Companies that are agile and capable of tailoring their services to meet the needs specified in framework agreements will find such tenders advantageous for business growth, especially within the transport services sector.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Large) to Calthorpe Belgravia. 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/d4897610-3124-4182-8bd9-1ca0daa613d0
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
£71,668 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,668 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 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
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

SOLIHULL CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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