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CP2764-26 Route Optimisation Solution

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2026 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has awarded the contract for the "CP2764-26 Route Optimisation Solution" to QRoutes Ltd. The contract, valued at £276,400, is designed to provide a cloud-based tool for planning transport services for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), mainstream schools, and social care in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the IT services category and was in the award stage as of 13th July 2026. The contract is set to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with the procurement method described as "Other".

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT solutions, cloud services, and transportation logistics. It is especially well-suited for large enterprises capable of delivering robust software solutions. The suitability criteria indicate openness to SMEs, suggesting that smaller firms with innovative approaches in route optimisation, particularly those focusing on educational and social care sectors, could potentially compete for such contracts in future procurement processes. Engaging with local government tenders like this can bolster business portfolios and enhance industry recognition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2764-26 Route Optimisation Solution

Notice Description

A cloud based tool for planning transport for SEND, mainstream schools and social care.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/523f6eb9-eec8-4d87-b04a-5078f1bfb53b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£276,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 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
DEVON 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
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QROUTES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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