Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Children's Travel Services" was conducted by Birmingham City Council, specifically through their Travel Services Framework Agreement. This direct award involves motor vehicles for transporting fewer than 10 persons, aligning with the industry category of transport services. The procurement took place in the West Midlands, UK, with an awarded contract value of £68,438. The process was executed through a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage reached 'Award', with the contract period running from 3rd December 2025 to 31st July 2027. Key stakeholders included the buying organisation, Birmingham City Council, and the supplier, Solihull Cars Ltd.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly SMEs capable of providing specialised personal transport solutions. Companies equipped with a fleet suitable for transporting children to schools would find this contract especially advantageous. As the Council favours engaging SMEs, businesses matching these criteria stand to benefit from potential future collaborations and can leverage this relationship to enhance their capabilities and portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3d4c4e5-0762-449c-8bf3-758ff09f73ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f45746-155e-4350-b613-48fe05a13036
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
£68,438 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,438 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 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
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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