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title: "Children's Travel Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4362f54-4173-462f-b676-6294ff364cbb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# Children's Travel Services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4362f54-4173-462f-b676-6294ff364cbb

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Children's Travel Services" was carried out by Birmingham City Council, focusing on motor vehicles for transporting fewer than ten persons. Classified under the CPV code 34115200 for services, this procurement falls within the services industry category. Conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract was awarded to Halo Transfers Ltd and has a value of £112,708. The procurement process, which has reached the award stage, covered travel services across the West Midlands and concluded the tender period on 22nd October 2025. The awarded contract commenced on 3rd November 2025 and extends until 31st July 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in transport services. The contract's scope, involving mid-sized passenger vehicles, may attract companies in the automotive and transportation industries aiming to expand their client base within the public sector. Birmingham City Council's engagement in a direct award process indicates a streamlined pathway potentially beneficial for SMEs equipped with suitable transport solutions tailored to educational institutions. Businesses located or operating within the West Midlands region are especially well-placed to leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their service offerings in municipal transport sectors.

## Notice

MPV (Large) to New Ways College. 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/cba5e0ce-500d-47a9-bd10-69c2f09517d2 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,708 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,708 |
| 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 | HALO TRANSFERS |

## 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

- 15 Jan 2026 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba5e0ce-500d-47a9-bd10-69c2f09517d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba5e0ce-500d-47a9-bd10-69c2f09517d2
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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