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

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8bf72f1-2bf6-4c36-a289-22ccabd7882d

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has concluded a procurement process for "Children's Travel Services," specifically involving services related to transporting fewer than 10 persons in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £78,979.20, was directly awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has moved to the 'Award' phase as of 15th January 2026, with the contract set to run from 20th October 2025 to 31st July 2027. This procurement, classified under transport services, including motor vehicles, was conducted using a selective method due to its specificity and requirements. It highlights Birmingham City Council's role in facilitating transport services for educational institutions within the region.

This tender presents a significant commercial opportunity, particularly adapted for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability criteria, offering a chance to partner with a major public entity. Companies specialising in passenger transport, particularly those with experience in serving similar scale contracts and a presence in the West Midlands, would be well-positioned to compete for or deliver such services. The awarded vendor, 247 Cars Willenhall Ltd, exemplifies a successful SME partnership, indicating the council's openness to engaging with smaller, regionally-operating businesses. This demonstrates potential for other businesses aiming to expand their reach within public sector contracts, particularly within targeted geographic and service categories.

## Notice

MPV (Large) to Oscott Manor School - Main 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/5e450618-2fa6-4596-84b1-6b1a5c7086b7 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,979 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,979 |
| 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 | 247 CARS WILLENHALL |

## 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 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e450618-2fa6-4596-84b1-6b1a5c7086b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e450618-2fa6-4596-84b1-6b1a5c7086b7
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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