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Pinch Point Analysis Tool for Bus Improvements

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Sep 2024 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Lancashire County Council, involved a completed tender for a "Pinch Point Analysis Tool for Bus Improvements" in the Information Systems industry category. The service aims to use real-time and historical data feeds to support bus improvement in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using the selective method, through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 13 framework. The contract period starts on 16 September 2024 and ends on 31 December 2026, with an option to extend for 12 months. The tender, valued at £171,000, was awarded to Alchera Data Technologies Limited on 13 September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the information systems sector, particularly those specialising in data analytics and transport solutions. The awarding of the contract to a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) highlights the council's openness to working with businesses of this scale. Companies that can provide innovative data solutions and demonstrate competency in handling both real-time and historical data will find this type of procurement especially beneficial for their growth. The targeted improvement of public transport using advanced data tools underlines the potential impact and visibility that a successful project can offer to contributing firms.

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Notice Title

Pinch Point Analysis Tool for Bus Improvements

Notice Description

Pinch point analysis tool utilising real-time and historical data feeds to support bus improvement. Procured via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 13 framework (RM1557.13). Contract term 15 months with 12 month option to extend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aca8f0d8-5058-4072-8db4-b0ee60a7c2d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e112c552-3510-4a88-9902-10c224e91a8f
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 2-3 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALCHERA DATA TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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