Award

Route Optimisation Software

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2024 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Southampton City Council has awarded a contract for Route Optimisation Software to QRoutes Limited. The procurement process involved a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £47,500, has a duration from January 18, 2024, to January 17, 2025. The deadline for the tender period was January 3, 2024, with the contract starting on January 18, 2024. The contract falls under the main procurement category of services and is centred around providing web access to route optimisation software for home to school transport in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract with Southampton City Council presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the software package and information systems industry. Businesses interested in providing route optimisation software services should consider engaging with the council for potential future contracts. The award to QRoutes Limited demonstrates the council's interest in working with innovative and suitable suppliers to enhance their services. Companies looking to grow through public procurement should monitor future opportunities from Southampton City Council in the services category.

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Notice Title

Route Optimisation Software

Notice Description

Web access to route optimisation software for home to school transport. Call off from Lot 2 Gcloud 13 (RM1557.13)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f42ef5-7931-4eb5-b2ab-d71dfcdaec9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£47,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2024 - 17 Jan 2025 1-2 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Russell
Contact Email
chris.russell@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QROUTES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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