Award

Children's Travel Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Sep 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Children's Travel Services," was conducted by Birmingham City Council. It falls under the industry category of transport services, specifically motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons (CPV 34115200), located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award stage, and the contract is set to commence on 5th November 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2026. The procurement value stands at £52,842.80, and the method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st October 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services, as indicated by its suitability criteria. With Birmingham City Council's initiative, businesses that provide flexible travel solutions, particularly for the transport of children, are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could potentially lead to a valuable partnership with a prominent local authority and enhance a company's portfolio and regional presence. AFJ Limited, an SME, exemplifies a successful supplier for this kind of procurement effort.

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Notice Title

Children's Travel Services

Notice Description

MPV (Small) to Flexible Learning School. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe4f8e2c-4b44-48dc-b4ed-eec230793b6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81d7b7c-b9ad-4ebd-a14d-50d6e9c8df34
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
£52,842 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,842 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 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
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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