Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the award stage for a tender titled "Children's Travel Services," which is part of a direct award under the 2023 Framework Agreement by the council's Travel Services. This procurement, classified under motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons, is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective and was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement with a value of £74,860. The contract period begins on 10th October 2024 and ends on 31st July 2026. The tender's key industry categories include transport services, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specifically not-for-voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the motor vehicle and transport services sectors. With Birmingham City Council as the buying organisation, successful businesses will provide children's travel services using motor vehicles, creating room for specialists in transportation and vehicle provision to expand their clientele by working directly with a major public body. The selective procurement process and requirement for less than 10-person transport capability suggest that companies with the appropriate fleet and logistical capabilities will find this project beneficial. The awarded contract to Solihull Cars Ltd underscores the opportunity for similar local businesses to leverage existing frameworks for public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Large) to Queensbury School. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5ccbe9f-0652-404c-a163-82e24983b198
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe29a9c-fdd2-4063-9fb4-b0d7dd13e609
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
£74,860 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,860 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 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

SOLIHULL CARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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