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Better BSOG Alpha & Beta

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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08 Jul 2026 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Better BSOG Alpha & Beta" was conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in the United Kingdom. This project falls under the IT services category, involving software development and support to improve the Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) payment system. The tender process employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. While the tender period concluded on 28th May 2026, the contract period extends from 25th June 2026 to 24th June 2028. The award status is active with a contract value of £2,300,000, and the contract was awarded to Version1 Solutions Limited, a large-scale entity based in Birmingham, on 24th June 2026. Key locations covered include not only various UK regions but also international territories like British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software development, particularly those capable of modernising legacy systems. SME businesses with expertise in facilitating efficient grant processing could benefit from future opportunities in similar government projects. As the procurement method involved a framework agreement, businesses already part of such frameworks and looking to expand into public sector IT services will find this project indicative of the type of contracts that may arise. The focus on system enhancement aligns with broader governmental priorities to streamline operations and reduce operational downtimes, offering a growth avenue for companies adept in these domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Better BSOG Alpha & Beta

Notice Description

BSOG aims to benefit passengers by helping operators keep fares down and enabling operators to run services that might otherwise be unprofitable and could lead to cancellation. This project will enable the grant to be processed and paid in a faster, more efficient manner. The system currently used to process and pay BSOG claims was released in 2023. This was a functional replica of the previous system, built in 2012, which frequently experienced periods of downtime and built on a version of Microsoft Access that was out of support. As this system was built as a direct replica of the previous system, no major new features or improvements were made. There is now an opportunity to redevelop the system, to do far more in a more efficient way

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e900978-44d9-4708-8a2b-38112c558615
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dad95d47-bb09-46a4-b19d-1cedd805cff0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VERSION1 SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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