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title: "Children's Travel Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-68c8aaab-1a7a-4385-89ad-2c659cd62fd8"
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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-b5fd17-68c8aaab-1a7a-4385-89ad-2c659cd62fd8

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## Summary

The public procurement process "Children's Travel Services" was conducted by Birmingham City Council, focusing on the transport industry in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was part of the Travel Services Framework Agreement for 2023, specifically dealing with minibus services. Utilising a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, this tender was in the award stage as of 3 March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £247,197.60, commenced on 1 September 2025 and will conclude on 31 July 2029. Business users should note that the transport service caters specifically to vehicles transporting fewer than ten persons, aligning with CPV classification 34115200.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in motor vehicle transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to their suitability. The framework nature of the agreement underscores the potential for ongoing business relationships with Birmingham City Council. Companies providing transport services could find this tender beneficial, given the specific service requirements and extended contract period. Travel SOS LTD has been awarded this contract, illustrating the potential for similar enterprises to succeed in securing future opportunities within this procurement domain.

## Notice

Minibus (Medium) to Calthorpe Oakland 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/c3a6b4d1-5fc9-4741-a968-9b6e1f315f32 |
| 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 | £247,197 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £247,197 |
| 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 17:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a6b4d1-5fc9-4741-a968-9b6e1f315f32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a6b4d1-5fc9-4741-a968-9b6e1f315f32
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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