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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-b5fd17-3c786efe-724c-48aa-967d-9c91ec1a34ed

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Children's Travel Services," managed by Birmingham City Council, focuses on providing transportation services specifically for children. This contract, classified under the motor vehicles category for fewer than 10 persons, was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the West Midlands, with a completion stage marked by an award date on 5th November 2024, the contract period extends until 31st July 2026. The project holds an estimated value of £48,925 and is particularly suited to small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), though it specifically excludes VCSEs. Notably, the tender reflects a selective procurement method, which highlights specifically chosen providers in line with Birmingham's precise requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, especially those equipped with vehicles suitable for small groups under 10 individuals. Companies such as AFJ Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the potential for agile SMEs to engage with public sector contracts by leveraging their capacity for tailor-made services. Business growth is fostered through strategic engagements with public entities like Birmingham City Council, allowing firms to expand their portfolio in the transport service domain. Therefore, this procurement offers an ideal platform for SMEs in the transport sector to establish or strengthen their presence in public contracting.

## Notice

Saloon or Estate Car to Ruskin Mill-Glasshouse College. 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/32b8293f-3675-4a29-9930-8ca56e31c1e4 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,925 |
| 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 | AFJ |

## 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

- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b8293f-3675-4a29-9930-8ca56e31c1e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b8293f-3675-4a29-9930-8ca56e31c1e4
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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