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Bus Movement & Reliability / Delays

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has successfully completed its procurement process entitled "Bus Movement & Reliability / Delays," aimed at improving bus performance through an IT system in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £70,000, falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with CPV code 72000000. This tender followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and concluded the tender stage on 4th January 2026, moving to the award stage, which became active on 26th January 2026. The service provision is set to commence on the same date, with a contract period extending until 25th January 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can offer expertise in monitoring and enhancing transportation systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, given the suitability for SMEs highlighted by Kirklees Council. The awarded supplier, Simplifai Systems Limited, demonstrates that SMEs can successfully secure such contracts. Businesses looking to expand into public sector opportunities can look to establish themselves within framework agreements to enhance their potential for selection in future calls akin to this project.

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Notice Title

Bus Movement & Reliability / Delays

Notice Description

System to monitor and improve bus performance in Kirklees.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d288667c-9114-404e-bc7f-96511285a4c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d9be0b1-cad9-4d6a-ab1e-2efd68282a13
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPLIFAI SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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