Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Children's Travel Services," aimed at providing travel services through small motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons. The procurement falls under the services category, with the location specified as the West Midlands, United Kingdom. A call-off from a framework agreement was utilised as the procurement method, specifically a selective process. The contract, valued at £71,573, is scheduled to run from 3rd November 2025 to 31st July 2027, with the award being published on 15th January 2026. The awarded contract was given to Solihull Cars Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), highlighting the council’s support for such businesses.

This tender provides a robust opportunity for growth, particularly for SMEs in the transport services sector, given the focus on smaller vehicles for personalised travel needs. Businesses specialising in motor vehicles for the transportation of fewer than 10 persons, as well as firms capable of delivering comprehensive transport services excluding waste transport, would find this procurement particularly relevant. By successfully competing for such tenders, these businesses can enhance their profiles and secure stable revenue sources through long-term government contracts, thereby promoting further growth and development in their respective industries.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Small) to Lindsworth School KS2 Site This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdea505e-eef5-4a2a-b3db-0cc73151a9e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f440af9b-2786-4584-91ab-e5239367c568
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
£71,573 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,573 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 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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