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title: "Children's Travel Services"
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# Children's Travel Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e7593b2-9ce6-4b03-8e59-acb58ee64b75

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## Summary

In the recent procurement process conducted by Birmingham City Council, a contract has been awarded for "Children's Travel Services" involving a wheelchair-accessible large minibus to Calthorpe Academy, classified under motor vehicles for transport services. This procurement, within the framework agreement, highlights the industry category of motor vehicles and transport services with the process centred in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed through a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting process is in the award stage, and the contract runs from 6th May 2025 to the end of July 2029, with a total value of £270,484, reflecting the council's commitment to enhancing specialist travel services in the region.

This tender opens various avenues for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in providing accessible transport solutions. Travel SOS LTD, which has been selected as the supplier, is a testament to the potential for SMEs to secure contracts under the selective call-off framework agreement procurement method. Businesses in the automotive and transport service sectors can explore similar opportunities to cater to the needs of educational institutions and local authorities, aiming to improve accessibility and transportation efficiency. Such contracts offer long-term engagement, ensuring stable growth prospects for companies that can provide reliable and specialised transport services.

## Notice

Wheelchair Accessible Minibus (Large) to Calthorpe Academy. This is a direct award undertaken by Birmingham City Council's Travel Services (2023)Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466992c5-e423-4c87-8d99-6c4509c6410c |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,484 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,484 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRAVEL SOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### 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)

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466992c5-e423-4c87-8d99-6c4509c6410c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/466992c5-e423-4c87-8d99-6c4509c6410c
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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