Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Children's Travel Services", focusing on motor vehicle transport services for fewer than 10 persons. This contract falls under the CPV category of transport services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a selective method and was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to run from 1st September 2025 until 31st July 2027, with a total value of £46,800.80. The award was made to AFJ Limited, classified as an SME, and reflects the council's commitment to supporting small businesses. This procurement process was documented as completed, with an official award status as of 1st September 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the motor vehicles and transport services industry to grow by engaging with local government contracts. Businesses specialising in transport services or vehicle provision that meet the specific requirement of transporting fewer than 10 persons would be well-suited for such opportunities. Participating in Birmingham City Council’s framework agreements enables companies to build a reputation and expand their client base within the public sector, fostering business growth and stability. SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the West Midlands region and provide tailored services in the travel and transportation area may find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Saloon or Estate Car to New Perspectives School This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c14a72de-03e0-4a69-8f6c-f4aab988e59e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e803c9a5-a764-4bc9-b0d7-a2e8c3f788e3
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
£46,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,800 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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