Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2025 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council awarded a contract titled "Children's Travel Services" for the provision of Saloon or Estate Car transportation to Guardian Angels Catholic Primary. Classified under the industry category of motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons, the procurement process was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, employing a selective procurement method. The services will be delivered in the West Midlands, UK, with the contract running from 3rd March 2025 to 31st July 2027. The tender reached the award stage on 3rd March 2025, with a contract value of £56,240.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on transport services, as it indicates suitability for SME participation. Given the requirement for smaller vehicles and the specific regional focus, businesses with a fleet of motor vehicles capable of transporting fewer than 10 persons would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities. By participating in such tenders, businesses can improve their growth by solidifying relationships with local government bodies like the Birmingham City Council and establishing a presence in the public sector transport market.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Saloon or Estate Car to Guardian Angels Catholic Primary. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbe82b70-d68f-4b8f-85d8-f963fc9d8642
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6eff56-8f6c-4620-a028-45daf811d0bd
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
£56,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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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