Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Council House, Manor Square
Solihull
B913QB
UK
E-mail: procteam@solihull.gov.uk
NUTS: UKG32
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.solihull.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
Reference number: SOL - 4401
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60170000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Route awards for Home to School transport Q1 2025/26 - Q2 2026/27.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
43 222 149.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG32
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This notice contains details of individual Routes awarded via the Solihull Home to School Transport DPS.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend up to end of DPS term.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2017/S 069-130401
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AFJ Ltd
05763677
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 38 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BHM Smart Cars Ltd
14240863
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 40 090.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
City Link Transfers Ltd
12218922
Solihull
UK
NUTS: UKG32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 12 538.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Green Destinations Ltd
08022705
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 16 530.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Local Radio Cars Ltd
13995331
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 292 230.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VIP Executive Travel
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 92 416.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VIP Drive Midlands Ltd
17007750
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 74 195.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL Homes to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
24x7 Ltd
4142000
Essex
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 85 120.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
City Elite Cars Ltd
13824885
Solihull
UK
NUTS: UKG32
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 23 368.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Taxie Ltd t/a E Cars Private Hire Ltd
09073015
Solihull
UK
NUTS: UKG32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 60 990.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bromford Cars Ltd
13439949
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 770.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
LetsRide West Midlands Ltd
13205145
Solihull
UK
NUTS: UKG32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 30 400.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School Transport DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Select Private Hire Ltd
2304045
Acocks Green
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 370 880.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: SOL - 4401
Title: SOL - Home to School DPS
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 14
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Take Me Group
16530484
Loughborough
UK
NUTS: UKF2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 17 100.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Solihull
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/09/2026