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title: "Children's Travel Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad924de4-2202-45c1-a3dd-2c4d0a339c74"
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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-ad924de4-2202-45c1-a3dd-2c4d0a339c74

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council executed a selective procurement process for the provision of Children's Travel Services, specifically involving minibuses for The Pines Special School. The industry category focuses on motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons, while additional categories include larger motor vehicles and transport services excluding waste transport. Located in the West Midlands, the tender concluded with a direct award from a framework agreement with a final tender period ending on 27th August 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2029. Award notice was published on 3rd March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs within the transport sector, particularly those specialising in vehicle services and logistical support for educational institutions. Being a call-off from a framework agreement, it signifies streamlined procurement for businesses like Lawrences Garage (Lozells) Limited, the awarded supplier. The longevity of the contract provides a stable and lasting relationship with Birmingham City Council, encouraging growth for businesses that can meet precise transport needs efficiently and reliably.

## Notice

Minibus (Medium) to The Pines Special 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/5ff38159-9076-46fa-9c7c-dbc3aa6e6a3c |
| 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 | £167,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £167,200 |
| 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 | LAWRENCES GARAGE (LOZELLS |

## 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 17:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff38159-9076-46fa-9c7c-dbc3aa6e6a3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ff38159-9076-46fa-9c7c-dbc3aa6e6a3c
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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