Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) Data Management Information

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Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) Data Management Information

Notice Description

The Authority operates a complex bus network comprising approximately 550 vehicles across multiple operators. The RTPI system Data Management System is a critical service that underpins passenger confidence, modal shift, and compliance with national open data and information standards. The Authority required a solution that: * Provides a single, reliable source of truth for timetable and real-time data * Minimises operational overhead for a lean internal team * Distributes high-quality information consistently across multiple channels * Is scalable to support future expansion (circa 900 vehicles) This was a call-off from GCA's Framework agreement G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 Please note that this contract has been let on a 3+1 years basis and that the contract value stated in this notice is for the full potential 4 years of the agreement. On 19 November 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness made a written statement [UIN HCWS1071] saying that three proposals for unitary local government in Norfolk had been received - these could entail the creation of one, two or three unitary councils. The Minister announced a consultation exercise, which ended on 11 January 2026. The Minister stated that "once the consultations have concluded, the Government will assess the proposals against the criteria in the invitation and decide, subject to parliamentary approval, which, if any, proposals are to be implemented, with or without modification". The Government has confirmed that it is minded to create three unitary Councils, subject to parliamentary approval. On 4 December 2025, the Secretary of State for Local Government made a written statement [UIN HCWS1128] stating that the government intends to establish a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Norfolk and Suffolk as soon as possible, and that it is minded to hold inaugural mayoral elections in May 2028. Should these processes lead to unitary local government in Norfolk and/or to the establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority covering Norfolk (i) the contract may be transferred, assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to the council, or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor and/or to any Mayoral Strategic Authority; and/or (ii) the council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-6a9ccba4-13a2-4c27-b2be-119b006507b0
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b9d53a-85cf-427d-8082-9c235571bb0a
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

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: 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: £409,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £409,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: 31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: NORWICH
Postcode: NR1 2DH
Post Town: Norwich
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3): TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Norwich
Electoral Ward: Lakenham
Westminster Constituency: Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: ITO WORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b9d53a-85cf-427d-8082-9c235571bb0a
17th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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