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Optimised Route Planning Software

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Jan 2026 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "Optimised Route Planning Software" to QRoutes Limited. This procurement, focused on software package and information systems, aims to enhance the Home to School Transport Service by providing efficient route planning based on various criteria like journey length, distance, and child needs. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the GCloud-14 Framework, and the process has now progressed to the award stage. The awarded contract, valued at £326,000, is set to span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029, and will serve the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in software services, as the project is particularly suitable for such enterprises. The involvement of a framework agreement ensures that the participating businesses will be working within a structured and established process, which supports both transparency and competitive advantage. Companies specializing in developing tailored software solutions for logistical and route planning within public sector services stand to benefit from participating in similar opportunities, leveraging their niche capabilities to foster growth and expand their client base in the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Optimised Route Planning Software

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of software services for to enable their Home to School Transport Service to undertake route and transport planning to school for eligible children based on various criteria (e.g., length of journey, distance to stops, safe walking routes, needs of child). The contract was established via a call-off from the GCloud-14 Framework (Ref: RM1557.14), The contract term is for four years, inclusive of any extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd293d5e-0051-416b-ad43-573faae18ef8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68df764a-7fe9-4391-a672-21d0df1e4fc9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£326,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£326,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QROUTES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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