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title: "HOME TO SCHOOL TRANSPORT PROVISION - NEW POTENTIAL PROVIDERS only - Providers already on the DPS need not attend this event."
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
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# HOME TO SCHOOL TRANSPORT PROVISION - NEW POTENTIAL PROVIDERS only - Providers already on the DPS need not attend this event.

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d65d650f-943f-4683-a889-002fafe28ac6

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council is initiating a procurement process for Home to School Transport Provision aimed at new potential providers, with an engagement event scheduled for 31st March 2021, from 1.00pm to 2.30pm, to be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. This opportunity is classified under the transport services industry category (excluding waste transport) and will take place in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The engagement is part of the planning stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 31st March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their reach in the public sector. Participants will gain insights into the operational framework of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and can share experiences to improve future procurement processes. Engaging with Birmingham City Council could lead to ongoing partnerships that enhance service delivery for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

## Notice

The Home to School Transport DPS has been operational for one year and the Council are taking this opportunity to hold a provider event on Wednesday 31st March 2021, 1.00pm - 2.30pm. Due to the pandemic, we will be holding the event virtually via Microsoft Teams. The event will provide an opportunity for the Council to provide an introduction to the Home to School transport service, what it looks to achieve and how the DPS operates to support this. It will also be an opportunity for the Council to understand, as new providers, any difficulties you have experienced applying to be on the DPS, what could improve; what lessons can be learned from the pandemic; and how we can work together. Your views are vital to the ongoing operation of the DPS and ensuring the very best outcomes for our SEND children and young people. Your participation in this event would be greatly valued. If you are able to attend please email Rita.Chamber@birmingham.gov.uk to confirm your attendance and to enable a Teams link will be sent to you, via email. We look forward to seeing you there.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebec28e1-64ca-4d9d-8bb1-80c4ee9cde1f |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 18:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebec28e1-64ca-4d9d-8bb1-80c4ee9cde1f
- 24 Mar 2021 at 18:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebec28e1-64ca-4d9d-8bb1-80c4ee9cde1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebec28e1-64ca-4d9d-8bb1-80c4ee9cde1f
  24th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

## Provenance

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