Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 17:47

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, titled "Children's Travel Services," is conducted by Birmingham City Council with a focus on transportation services in the West Midlands, UK. The process falls under the industry category dealing with motor vehicles for transport, particularly minibuses. As part of Birmingham City Council's Travel Services Framework Agreement, the procurement is in the award stage, having been awarded to Travel SOS LTD on 1st September 2025. This selective procurement process, which involves calling off from a framework agreement, covers a contract period from 1st September 2025 until 31st July 2029, with a contract value of approximately GBP 300,306.40.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, particularly in the provision of minibuses. With its focus on SMEs and coverage of transport services for fewer than ten persons, it's an excellent proposition for businesses adept at delivering tailored travel solutions in compliance with public sector frameworks. Considering the active contract status and potential for optimisation of transport solutions in the region, involved businesses stand to strengthen their market presence whilst ensuring consistent service delivery as specified in the agreement.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Minibus (Medium) to COBS - Stratford Park Campus This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d116e74f-4194-43e7-975a-11c7cd073e04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665eec30-257c-4fe0-820e-673e307a8b07
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
£300,306 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,306 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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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