Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, titled "Children's Travel Services," was conducted by Birmingham City Council. It falls under the industry category of motor vehicles for transport and transport services, specifically focusing on wheelchair-accessible minibuses for Brays School. The contract pertains to the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom and was awarded on 18th November 2025. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is currently at the award stage as of 15th January 2026. The contract began on 24th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2029. The entire project has an estimated value of £166,136.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses specializing in transport services, especially those with a fleet of accessible vehicles for children, are well-positioned to benefit. The framework agreement type offers stability and potential long-term collaboration with Birmingham City Council, which is noted for its robust procurement practices. This opportunity provides a stable revenue stream within the public sector for businesses capable of meeting the mobility needs in an educational setting.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Wheelchair Accessible Minibus (Large) to Brays School. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9ffc16c-83cd-401c-9e61-db51566b7560
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f66dff-470a-494a-b71c-01a3ad119302
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
£166,136 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£166,136 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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

TRAVEL SOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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