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title: "Children's Travel Services"
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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-b5fd17-6bfefe49-e892-4dc2-9930-bf9928dd7a03

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Birmingham City Council for Children's Travel Services has reached the award stage. This contract involves providing minibus services to Castlewood School, located in the West Midlands, England. The procurement falls under the industry categories related to motor vehicles for the transport of less than ten persons, transportation of ten or more persons, and other transport services excluding waste transport. Using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract was awarded to HATS Group Limited, and it commenced on 1st September 2025, with a completion date of 31st July 2029. The initial tender period concluded on 27th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like HATS Group Limited, which successfully secured this contract. Companies specialising in passenger transport solutions and fleet operations are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders due to the nature of the services required and the focus on transporting school children. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a reliable partnership with local councils, potentially opening avenues for further contracts and collaborations within the transport services industry.

## Notice

Minibus (Medium) to Castlewood School Lower 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/7e804407-365d-4406-bc54-d95ac00b55b2 |
| 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 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,913 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £276,913 |
| 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 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e804407-365d-4406-bc54-d95ac00b55b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e804407-365d-4406-bc54-d95ac00b55b2
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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