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title: "Children's Travel Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6237252f-2884-47a4-805e-cc49e013ec81"
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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-b5fd17-6237252f-2884-47a4-805e-cc49e013ec81

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Children's Travel Services," focusing on transportation services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract involves providing minibuses for the transport of fewer than 10 persons, under a framework agreement specifically organised by the council's Travel Services. The tender was a selective procurement method, utilising a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029, with an award value reaching £272,308. The procurement falls under the category of services, and the award date was on 3rd March 2026.

This tender provides exciting business growth opportunities for companies involved in the transport industry, particularly those offering minibus services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the council's framework agreement stipulations. With Birmingham City Council as a prominent buyer, successful bidders can expect substantial exposure and a chance to strengthen their presence in public sector service delivery. Travel SOS LTD has already been engaged as the supplier, showcasing the potential for similar-sized businesses to thrive in this domain.

## Notice

Minibus (Medium) to Queensbury New Horizons 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/683e614d-cf71-4195-a292-0cc440178d20 |
| 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 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,308 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £272,308 |
| 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

- 3 Mar 2026 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683e614d-cf71-4195-a292-0cc440178d20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/683e614d-cf71-4195-a292-0cc440178d20
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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