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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-b5fd17-2c9b3fd3-5699-49d9-a7b1-6f730a1de3bf

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has recently completed the award stage of a public procurement process for Children's Travel Services, specifically for small motor vehicles suitable for transporting fewer than ten persons. This contract pertains to transportation services in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom, as part of a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Halo Transfers Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the procurement category classified under general transport services, including motor vehicles. The award has been active since 1st September 2025, with the contract period lasting until 31st July 2027, and a contract value of £88,027.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in small vehicle transportation services within the West Midlands area, particularly for those holding existing framework agreements. SMEs like Halo Transfers Ltd were well-positioned to compete due to their ability to meet the specific transport needs outlined in the procurement. Companies offering similar transport services to educational institutions, or who can leverage call-offs from framework agreements, may find similar procurement opportunities advantageous for expanding their service offerings and enhancing their business profile within the transport industry.

## Notice

MPV (Small) to Broadway 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/27000781-3393-479c-903f-30d884a5e2e3 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,027 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,027 |
| 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 | HALO TRANSFERS |

## 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

- 3 Mar 2026 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27000781-3393-479c-903f-30d884a5e2e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27000781-3393-479c-903f-30d884a5e2e3
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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