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DfT BODS/ABODS Service

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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22 Oct 2025 at 08:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT), located in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of BODS/ABODS services, aimed at managing and disseminating open data related to bus services across the UK. This selective procurement, conducted via a restricted procedure above the threshold, falls under the IT services category, with a CPV code of 72000000. The award, valued at £25,000,000, was granted to Kainos Software Ltd on 20th October 2025. Services are expected to align with the DfT's strategic objectives, including economic growth support through transportation network enhancement, improvement of user transport experiences, and compliance with legal and strategic standards such as the National Bus and Data Strategies. The contract period runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, covering locations ranging from the UK to international territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering robust and scalable solutions for data management within the transport sector. SMEs were deemed suitable for bidding, indicating that smaller, agile companies specializing in software development and consulting services have the potential to thrive in such high-value government projects. Companies capable of meeting the strategic and technical requirements set by the DfT could leverage this contract into a platform for growth and deeper engagement with public sector digital transformation initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfT BODS/ABODS Service

Notice Description

The Department for Transport seeks to procure robust, scalable, and reliable BODS/ABODS services. These services will support the publication, management, and dissemination of open data related to bus services across the UK. BODS and ABODS will deliver in alignment with the DfT's strategic direction and priority outcomes, in particular; 1) Grow the economy by investing in enhancing the transport network; 2) Improve transport for users; and 5) Be an excellent department. Theses services will also delivery in alignment with legislative requirements, the National Bus Strategy and the National Data Strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21b59c57-696d-4b39-a143-204d75e5a807
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de9139a-ff60-46e7-93f5-9d365ae7010b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

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