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title: "Children's Travel Services"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
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# Children's Travel Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3739825-b603-477b-acd6-265a098935af

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Children's Travel Services" was conducted by Birmingham City Council under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This process focused on the transport of school children using minibuses in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £48,909.80, was awarded to AFJ Limited and covers the contract period from 4th November 2024 to 31st July 2026. The process was completed recently, with the award notice published on 24th September 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically relating to motor vehicles for the transport of fewer and more than 10 persons, indicating a need for diverse vehicle capacities.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, especially those equipped to handle small to medium passenger vehicles. Companies like small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which focus on delivering transport services, could greatly benefit from such contracts by expanding their client base and operational scale. The direct award under a framework agreement suggests a streamlined entry point for businesses already registered under the agreement, reducing competitive pressure typically associated with open tenders. Such opportunities could foster business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with local councils, thereby enhancing credibility and fostering future collaborations within the public sector transport services market.

## Notice

Minibus (Medium) to Lea Hall Academy. 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/95ed116d-0d08-4a67-aa56-9063e4ffa297 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,909 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,909 |
| 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 | AFJ |

## 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 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ed116d-0d08-4a67-aa56-9063e4ffa297

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ed116d-0d08-4a67-aa56-9063e4ffa297
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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