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Bus Network Analysis & Scheduling Software

West Midlands Combined Authority

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16 Sep 2026 at 08:08

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Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Combined Authority bought bus network analysis and scheduling software for use in the West Midlands. The requirement is classified as software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000) and covers a broad set of planning and modelling functions. These include network analysis, bus-service and network redesign, timetable scheduling using bus-speed data, demographic analysis, journey-time and isochrone mapping, service scheduling and cost assessment, and modelling bus workings at depot and service level to assess peak vehicle requirements. The software also supports demand-responsive transport design, integration with West Midlands On Demand booking-system data, shareable stakeholder maps, custom maps for engagement and communications, and maps for internal reports. It is a goods procurement suitable for SMEs.

This procurement is complete and was awarded on 25 August 2026 to Via Technologies Europe B.V. The award value is £274,500. The contract runs from 8 May 2026 to 7 May 2028, with a one-year extension option allowing a potential final expiry on 7 May 2029. The requirement was procured through a direct award from Lot 2 (Cloud Software) of the GCA G-Cloud 14 Framework, using a selective procurement method and a framework call-off. The tender had a submission deadline of 7 May 2026 at 17:00. The published estimated value range was £183,000 to £274,500. West Midlands Combined Authority is the buying organisation and the awarded supplier is Via Technologies Europe B.V.

This award is relevant to software providers able to support public-transport network planning through an integrated cloud platform rather than a single timetable tool. A credible competitor would need proven functionality for network redesign, timetable and service scheduling, cost assessment, demographic analysis, journey-time mapping and depot-level vehicle blocking. Experience with demand-responsive transport would be important, including integration with booking-system data and the production of shareable or bespoke maps for stakeholder engagement, internal communications and reporting. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate reliable handling of bus-speed, network and operational data, clear outputs for transport planners and stakeholders, and the capacity to deliver a broad set of connected analytical functions for a combined-authority transport environment. Framework access or an equivalent route to public-sector cloud software contracts would also matter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Network Analysis & Scheduling Software

Notice Description

This is to publish information regarding a Direct Award from Lot 2 (Cloud Software) of the GCA G-Cloud 14 Framework. The contract is for the purchase of Bus Network Analysis & Scheduling Software, with a wide ranging functionality including: - Network analysis - Bus service and network re-design - Bus timetable scheduling based upon bus speed data - Demographic analysis - Bus journey time / iscochrone mapping - Bus service scheduling and cost assessments - "Blocking" - modelling of bus workings at depot and service level to assess network peak vehicle requirements - Demand responsive transport design - Integration with DRT data from West Midlands on Demand Via booking system - Shareable maps for stakeholder engagement - Creation of custom maps for stakeholder engagement, internal comms, and reports The contract is for a duration of 2 years, from 8th May 2026 until 7th May 2028, with a 1-year option to extend to a final, potential expiry date of 7th May 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0adb1bec-058d-4579-b78f-602391871b65
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1270f6-77f6-4962-89fa-61ea35fb7c6c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£274,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£274,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 May 2026 - 7 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Midlands Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Via Technologies Europe B.V.

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