Planning

CYP Travel Services Framework Agreement (Travel Services)

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is commencing a procurement process under the planning stage, titled "CYP Travel Services Framework Agreement (Travel Services)" to establish a framework agreement for school transport services for the Children and Young People's Travel Service (CYPTS). This tender falls within the transport services industry category and is classified as a public authority sub-central government contract with a significant gross value of £360,000,000. The open procurement method will be employed, with the framework starting on 22 October 2027 and concluding on 21 October 2031. The procurement activity will take place in the UK, particularly in the Birmingham region, with all relevant processes and requirements outlined in a planned procurement notice dated 21 May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those capable of providing school transport. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the framework's design to include SMEs and the open procedure ensuring a competitive yet accessible tendering process. This opportunity will enable participating businesses to grow through long-term service provision aligned with public sector needs, fostering potential partnerships and service innovations over the four-year contract period. Businesses within the UK seeking to expand their footprint in public sector transport services will find this an invaluable opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CYP Travel Services Framework Agreement (Travel Services)

Notice Description

Framework agreement for the provision of travel services relating to school transport for Children and Young People's Travel Service (CYPTS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f90
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047241-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Oct 2027 - 21 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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