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title: "Children's Travel Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8457253-2ea6-4f77-9164-f7a0ee51226f"
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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-e8457253-2ea6-4f77-9164-f7a0ee51226f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "Children's Travel Services" was initiated by Birmingham City Council and described as a direct award undertaken by their Travel Services Framework Agreement. Categorised under Motor vehicles and Transport services, this contract involves the provision of minibuses to Sense College. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and falls within the services category. This opportunity, located in the West Midlands, UK, has been awarded with a contract period starting from 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2029. Birmingham City Council, with their main office at Council House, 1 Victoria Square, Birmingham, is the buyer, while HATS Group Limited has been identified as the supplier, with the award status active since 1st September 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability designation for such businesses. With a contract value of £227,696, it provides an lucrative growth prospect for companies specialising in transportation services, particularly those offering minibus solutions. Businesses that possess expertise in providing motor vehicles for the transport of both fewer and more than 10 persons would be well-positioned to compete in similar calls. The collaborative framework agreement structure allows suppliers to leverage established procurement channels, facilitating enhanced business expansion within the transport sector.

## Notice

Minibus (Medium) to Sense 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/3b11ecbd-cbf3-45a7-8b04-e1c3f0715274 |
| 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 | £227,696 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £227,696 |
| 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 | HATS GROUP |

## 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 17:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b11ecbd-cbf3-45a7-8b04-e1c3f0715274

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b11ecbd-cbf3-45a7-8b04-e1c3f0715274
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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