Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Children's Travel Services" was managed by Birmingham City Council, focusing on the provision of wheelchair-accessible minibuses for Wilson Stuart School. This contract falls under the industry category of motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been completed, with the contract valued at £163,377.20, running from 24th November 2025 to 31st July 2029. Key dates included the tender period ending on 18th November 2025, and the contract award was published on 15th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. Businesses providing transport services or specialising in supplying and maintaining accessible vehicles would find this contract advantageous. The awarded supplier, Travel SOS LTD, exemplifies a well-suited SME, suggesting potential competitors might consider forming partnerships with local organisations or enhancing their service delivery to meet future opportunities of similar nature. Engaging in public procurement processes like this can provide valuable long-term contracts and establish credibility within the transportation services sector.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

Wheelchair Accessible Minibus (Medium) to Wilson Stuart School. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb76b748-8ee9-4271-8abd-b9d3ba3174ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfcdc43-ab7b-43ba-badc-dfc5ef1e61c0
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
£163,377 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,377 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 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

TRAVEL SOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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