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title: "Children's Travel Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-741905df-607d-4df5-b564-de9840717b83"
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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-b5fd17-741905df-607d-4df5-b564-de9840717b83

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Children's Travel Services" has been conducted by Birmingham City Council, based in Birmingham, England. The service pertains to the transport industry and falls under the category of motor vehicles for transporting fewer than 10 persons, with additional classifications including larger transport vehicles and general transport services. Utilising a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, the awarding stage is now complete. Key dates include the tender period end on 27 August 2025, while the contract is set to commence on 1 September 2025 and finish by 31 July 2027, with delivery taking place in the West Midlands. The awarded value of the contract stands at £69,441.20.

This contract offers business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, even though it is targeted primarily at existing framework suppliers. Birmingham City Council's procurement provides a strategic avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage in local government contracts, enhancing their portfolio in specialised transport services. The awarded supplier, HATS Group Limited, exemplifies the scale and capability suitable for similar businesses considering entering future procurement processes. The engagement in such contracts can bolster the business profile of SMEs, aligning their operations with governmental service requirements within the transport sector.

## Notice

MPV (Small) to COBS-Firstbrook Campus 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/b7407993-d787-44a0-90d3-9eefa77b30b4 |
| 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 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,441 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,441 |
| 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 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7407993-d787-44a0-90d3-9eefa77b30b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7407993-d787-44a0-90d3-9eefa77b30b4
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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