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Transport Planning Eligibility Tool

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

Bath and North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for the "Transport Planning Eligibility Tool," which pertains to the software package and information systems industry. This project aims to develop software for school transport planning eligibility. The procurement process is complete with QRoutes Ltd selected as the supplier, following the tender period that ended on 3rd March 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 58,400, will commence on 1st May 2026 and run until 30th April 2029. The procurement process utilised an alternative method under the services category, with the council located in Keynsham, England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in software development for logistics and planning services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable to compete, given the council's openness to engaging with various-sized companies. With a focus on transport planning and eligibility assessments, businesses with expertise in developing user-friendly software solutions for public sector applications will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. Moreover, the completion of the award process underscores the council's commitment to enhancing its information systems infrastructure, thus signalling potential future engagements for continuous improvements and updates in software services.

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Notice Title

Transport Planning Eligibility Tool

Notice Description

Software for school transport planning eligibility

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3cb12292-7fca-4d21-92e1-fa82b98b07d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7339f655-0d71-4829-b49f-17910adafb65
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£58,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QROUTES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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