Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the award of a contract titled "Children's Travel Services," under procurement ID RYANA-351. This procurement falls within the transport services industry category and specifically pertains to motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons. The contract is a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective procurement method. It is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the service is set to commence on 4th November 2024, lasting until 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £43,905.20 GBP. The award stage is active as of 24th September 2025 and the procurement primarily aims at small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of transport services and those specialising in small motor vehicles. SMEs based in the UK, especially in the West Midlands, with capabilities in delivering transport for educational institutions would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. The procurement process, involving a call-off from an established framework, offers a streamlined engagement for businesses familiar with public sector contracts. AFJ Limited, identified as a small or medium-sized enterprise, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the suitability for similar business structures aiming to expand their footprint in public procurement avenues.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Small) to R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec069e79-8467-4a16-aa68-d36b8dc01c61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33ba7234-2bab-408b-b189-f8497bb08d65
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
£43,905 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,905 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 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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