Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for "Children's Travel Services" under a framework agreement, focusing on providing MPVs (Small) for Lindsworth School KS2. The procurement process is classified under the industry category of motor vehicles for transport services and involves the transport of fewer than ten persons. This contract was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at £67,811 with a contract period starting from 14th October 2024 and ending on 31st July 2026. This procurement falls within the services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award was made to Solihull Cars Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), which was announced on 24th September 2025.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for SMEs specialising in transport services, particularly in the school transport sector. Businesses that offer or can provide small MPVs for the transportation of children are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The procurement process's emphasis on calling-off from a framework agreement highlights opportunities for businesses already positioned within such frameworks, allowing them to grow their market reach and secure recurring contracts. As the procurement is selective, businesses with proven experience and capability in delivering required services in the West Midlands will have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce359703-619c-45bf-b2d9-ddb884e6aaef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f255185f-44f9-4082-af3e-124e7f068b28
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
£67,811 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,811 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
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 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
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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