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FEW1484 - Real time information

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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27 Jun 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed a procurement process titled "FEW1484 - Real time information," classified under the Software package and information systems industry category. The project involves supplying, installing, managing, and maintaining the council's real-time information infrastructure, which operates across bus stops, stations, and other key sites such as hospitals. This infrastructure relies on data feeds provided by bus companies, ensuring real-time bus tracking in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a direct award method, with the contract period commencing on 1st November 2024 and concluding on 31st October 2025. The contract was awarded to VIX Technology UK Limited, a large supplier, and is valued at GBP 259,772.79.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those with expertise in real-time data infrastructure and management. While this direct award was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the potential for similar future projects that cater to public transport and civic infrastructure needs. Companies specialising in technology solutions for public services could utilise such contracts to expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

FEW1484 - Real time information

Notice Description

To supply, install, manage and maintain the city council's real-time information infrastructure and data. The real-time information infrastructure is in place on street at bus stops, at bus stations and other key sites such as the hospitals. The data management involves ensuring the necessary data feeds are in place and data is kept up to date in the RTI system (which is provided by the bus companies) to ensure that buses can track in real-time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b403a297-cef3-40aa-ad25-215e97006f6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c84d61e-8394-4012-a166-9f613a2a283f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£259,772 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£259,772 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIX TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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