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Demand Responsive Transport System

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2026 at 09:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council has conducted a direct award procurement for a Demand Responsive Transport System in the software package and information systems industry category. The contract covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Via Technologies Europe, a large-scale supplier. The tender period concluded on 20th February 2026, with the contract expected to start on 29th December 2026 and end on 1st April 2029. The awarded contract value stands at £70,860.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those focusing on transport solutions. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability criteria set by the buyer. Businesses with expertise in transport systems can leverage this contract to expand their market presence in Yorkshire and the Humber, potentially fostering partnerships and innovation within the local public transport infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demand Responsive Transport System

Notice Description

Demand Responsive Transport System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86aad689-4387-4d3b-89b7-8d2934a12a6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ea543ba-fb8a-43b1-8503-89071dd64721
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,860 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2026 - 1 Apr 2029 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
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIA TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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