Award

Journey Planner

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 14:54

Award

29 Mar 2023 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Nottinghamshire County Council seeking to provide passengers with a journey planner, offering real-time public transport information across various modes such as buses, trains, and ferries. This initiative falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and is designed to enhance user accessibility through desktop and mobile platforms. Located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, the procurement reached the award stage, with a contract period starting on 3rd March 2023 and ending on 2nd March 2025, having the possibility of a one-year extension. The award was initially published on 29th March 2023, with the procurement conducted via direct award.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering real-time data solutions. Companies like the Trapeze Group, recognised as the awarded supplier, may find this project beneficial for showcasing innovative transport solutions and expanding their client base within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing multi-modal transport applications are especially well-positioned to leverage such contracts to drive business growth and establish pivotal affiliations with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Journey Planner

Notice Description

Provide passengers with real time information for public transport via desktop and mobile devices and smartphones. Multi-modal - walk, cycle, bus, train, subway, tram, metro, and ferries. Provide departure info in real time, timetables, route details and journey plans. Passengers can save favourite stops for quick reference. The contract is for an initial two year term with the option to extend for one period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6c76816-fc53-45ad-a35a-4b24bcc618c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84989bd5-1a38-4405-a7d7-000938202a4f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£530,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2023 - 2 Mar 2026 3-4 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAPEZE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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