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title: "Children's Travel Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-470843d7-5072-447b-9754-762370a80ecc"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-02"
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# Children's Travel Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-470843d7-5072-447b-9754-762370a80ecc

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Children's Travel Services" has recently been completed with Birmingham City Council serving as the contracting authority. The focus of this procurement is to provide minibus transport services primarily classified under the industry category of motor vehicles, facilitating the transport of fewer than 10 persons. This contract was procured through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period extending from 25th November 2024 to 31st July 2028. The tendering phase concluded on 13th November 2024, with the award formalised on 18th November 2024, having a total value of £167,200.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport services. Companies with expertise in operating medium-sized minibuses for educational institutions will find this contract particularly fitting. As the supplier, Lawrences Garage (Lozells) Limited, an SME based in Birmingham, was selected to fulfil the contract, showcasing that businesses with local presence and expertise in meeting specific transport needs can successfully compete in such selective tender processes. Engaging in similar tenders can greatly assist businesses in expanding their service offerings and increasing market visibility in the public procurement realm.

## Notice

Minibus (Medium) to Hallmoor School. 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/ee8f49e9-88aa-453d-86cd-4a707683bcf4 |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,200 |
| 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 | LAWRENCES GARAGE (LOZELLS |

## 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

- 2 Sep 2025 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8f49e9-88aa-453d-86cd-4a707683bcf4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8f49e9-88aa-453d-86cd-4a707683bcf4
  2nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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