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title: "Children's Travel Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78709031-f19d-48b2-8315-6c0adc96671f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# Children's Travel Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78709031-f19d-48b2-8315-6c0adc96671f

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Children's Travel Services," focusing on the provision of a wheelchair-accessible minibus service to Victoria School. The industry category is "Transport services," specifically targeting motor vehicles for transporting fewer than 10 persons, with additional classifications for larger passenger vehicles and general transport services. The procurement, classified under the selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was initiated to serve the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £223,044.80, was awarded to Shencare Community Transport Ltd. The tender will start from 4th November 2024 and run until 31st July 2028, reflecting its current status in the award phase.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in children's transport services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities to supply accessible transport solutions. Companies like Shencare Community Transport Ltd., an SME itself, were well-suited for this opportunity. The focus on providing specialised transport services underlines the potential for growth for businesses capable of delivering reliable, high-quality care and transportation for schools and other educational establishments. Organisations that can navigate framework agreements and comply with regional government requirements will find themselves in a competitive position in this sector.

## Notice

Wheelchair Accessible Minibus (Large) to Victoria 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/6bb0929b-8fb8-4f8e-b9f4-721852570be0 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £223,044 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,044 |
| 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 | SHENCARE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT |

## 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

- 24 Sep 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb0929b-8fb8-4f8e-b9f4-721852570be0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bb0929b-8fb8-4f8e-b9f4-721852570be0
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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