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title: "Children's Travel Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3d4c4e5-0762-449c-8bf3-758ff09f73ca"
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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-e3d4c4e5-0762-449c-8bf3-758ff09f73ca

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Children's Travel Services" was conducted by Birmingham City Council, specifically through their Travel Services Framework Agreement. This direct award involves motor vehicles for transporting fewer than 10 persons, aligning with the industry category of transport services. The procurement took place in the West Midlands, UK, with an awarded contract value of £68,438. The process was executed through a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage reached 'Award', with the contract period running from 3rd December 2025 to 31st July 2027. Key stakeholders included the buying organisation, Birmingham City Council, and the supplier, Solihull Cars Ltd.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services industry, particularly SMEs capable of providing specialised personal transport solutions. Companies equipped with a fleet suitable for transporting children to schools would find this contract especially advantageous. As the Council favours engaging SMEs, businesses matching these criteria stand to benefit from potential future collaborations and can leverage this relationship to enhance their capabilities and portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

MPV (Small) to Castlewood School Lower Site. 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/70f45746-155e-4350-b613-48fe05a13036 |
| 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 | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,438 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,438 |
| 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 | SOLIHULL CARS |

## 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 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f45746-155e-4350-b613-48fe05a13036

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f45746-155e-4350-b613-48fe05a13036
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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