Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement for children’s travel services titled "Children's Travel Services." This process falls under the service category of motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons. The procurement was conducted through a framework agreement specific to the region of the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award to Halo Transfers Ltd was made effective on 10th October 2024, with the contract running until 31st July 2026, indicating the tender falls within the award stage. The total contract value is £96,322.40 GBP.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in motor transport services to engage with a significant public sector buyer, fostering potential business growth. Businesses capable of providing tailored travel services for educational institutions in the West Midlands could particularly benefit. The nature of this procurement highlights the importance of robust logistical capabilities and a readiness to operate under existing framework agreements, making it a strategic opportunity for suitably prepared companies to expand their local authority contracts.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Small) to Spring Hill High School - Orchard Road. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f920206a-b58b-4d7c-9f96-8ed439f60be2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f576f3-4faf-4e0e-b49c-328ca40ee4ef
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
£96,322 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,322 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

HALO TRANSFERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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