Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Children's Travel Services" was carried out by Birmingham City Council, focusing on motor vehicles for transporting fewer than ten persons. Classified under the CPV code 34115200 for services, this procurement falls within the services industry category. Conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract was awarded to Halo Transfers Ltd and has a value of £112,708. The procurement process, which has reached the award stage, covered travel services across the West Midlands and concluded the tender period on 22nd October 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 3rd November 2025 and extends until 31st July 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in transport services. The contract's scope, involving mid-sized passenger vehicles, may attract companies in the automotive and transportation industries aiming to expand their client base within the public sector. Birmingham City Council's engagement in a direct award process indicates a streamlined pathway potentially beneficial for SMEs equipped with suitable transport solutions tailored to educational institutions. Businesses located or operating within the West Midlands region are especially well-placed to leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their service offerings in municipal transport sectors.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Large) to New Ways College. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4362f54-4173-462f-b676-6294ff364cbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba5e0ce-500d-47a9-bd10-69c2f09517d2
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
£112,708 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,708 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 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

HALO TRANSFERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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