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Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract titled "Children's Travel Services" under a framework agreement, focusing on the transport sector specifically concerning motor vehicles for fewer than 10 persons, along with additional classifications for larger transport vehicles and services. The procurement, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage as of 24th September 2025, with an active award date set for 23rd October 2024. The contract period spans from 23rd October 2024 to 31st July 2028, with a total value of £213,658.80. The procurement method used is selective, referring to a call-off from a framework agreement, which effectively finalises this procurement's award phase.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. The contract invites bids from businesses specialised in transport services, specifically those competent in providing vehicles equipped for carrying fewer than 10 passengers. Companies like Green Destinations Ltd., which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of suppliers well-positioned to excel in fulfilling this service requirement. Businesses focused on providing efficient and reliable transport solutions, particularly in urban settings like Birmingham, would find this tender a strategic opportunity for expansion and increased market presence.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Minibus (Medium) to Dame Ellen Pinsent. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea9b46ee-ff0a-423f-b387-dca7a8c63064
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e57666-5e8c-413a-85e7-86b76bbbf9f0
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
£213,658 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,658 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 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

GREEN DESTINATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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