Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves Birmingham City Council awarding a contract titled "Children's Travel Services" to AFJ Limited. This falls under the industry categories of motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons, vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons, and transport services. The contract is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award made on 3rd October 2025. The contract period will run from 8th October 2025 until 31st July 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services to engage with the public sector and expand their business footprint. Due to the nature of the service, companies with expertise in providing motor vehicles for passenger transport, both small and large scale, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. With Birmingham City Council as a repeat buyer through frameworks, this procurement process encourages consistent and structured business relationships, fostering long-term growth potential for participating businesses.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV Small to Riverside Vocational College This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa69c9f7-fd96-430c-827b-6efbfbfdf14a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b012e4e4-bb3f-44d9-a1ab-39d21a635e51
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
£45,060 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,060 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 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

AFJ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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