Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process, titled "Children's Travel Services," was undertaken by Birmingham City Council under the framework agreement for 2023. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on motor vehicles for transporting fewer than 10 individuals, with additional relevance to transport services overall. The delivery location is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process has progressed to the award stage as of 2025-09-02, following a selective procurement method involving a call-off from the framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 2025-01-06 and will end on 2026-07-31, with a tender value of £44,577.8.

This direct award represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in motor transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the contract is earmarked suitable for them. Businesses with expertise in providing passenger transport services and small passenger vehicles might find it advantageous to explore similar opportunities within Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area. The contract, awarded to AFJ Limited, highlights potential growth pathways for businesses capable of delivering quality transport solutions tailored for small passenger groups, enhancing their presence and reputation in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7839f5b-9a8d-4616-ae51-a256c7621c44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f27a9c0f-0953-462f-9d8b-3ad5b7d3014d
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
£44,577 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,577 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 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
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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

AFJ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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