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title: "Children's Travel Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# Children's Travel Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31b3ac96-a2b8-4c17-b709-2216c07c29ab

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Children's Travel Services," which involves the provision of motor vehicles suitable for transporting fewer than 10 persons to Spring Hill High School. The procurement falls under the category of transport services and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £100,783.60, was awarded to HATS Group Limited, effective from September 1, 2025, and extends until July 31, 2027. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, signifying a selective process, where the Council utilised its Travel Services Framework Agreement established in 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in transportation services. Companies with expertise in providing motor vehicles for transport can benefit from the stability of a long-term contract with a reputable public organisation and gain exposure to the education sector's specific needs. As Birmingham City Council emphasises support for smaller enterprises, businesses with a focus on local or specialised transport services would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes, potentially expanding their service offerings across regional governmental frameworks.

## Notice

MPV (Large) to Spring Hill High School - Orchard Road 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/68c9ffb7-242d-44c0-9441-c23c79a8eda9 |
| 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 | 27 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 | £100,783 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,783 |
| 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 | HATS GROUP |

## 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 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c9ffb7-242d-44c0-9441-c23c79a8eda9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c9ffb7-242d-44c0-9441-c23c79a8eda9
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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