Award

Software Development Framework

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2025 at 13:42

Tender

18 Sep 2024 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus) has completed the procurement process for its "Software Development Framework" under the contract identifier NEX24/28. The tender is classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, with a particular focus on developing bespoke software applications. The tendering process was conducted using a restricted procedure, with the framework agreement awarded to a single software development provider. The contract is set to span three years, with potential for a two-year extension. This initiative is aimed at developing a variety of software tools including desktop and web applications within the UK region UKC2. Notably, the contract was signed and became active on 28 May 2025, following a tender submission period ending on 4 November 2024. The buying organisation, Nexus, is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for software companies specialising in bespoke application development, particularly those with expertise in C#, T-SQL, and Microsoft SaaS environments. Companies focused on digital transformation and consultancy can leverage this framework to forge a strong partnership with Nexus, offering assistance in design, installation, and configuration services. The selective procurement process was competitive, with a total of six bids submitted, suggesting a rigorous selection standard that aligns with the quality and cost criteria. Firms with robust experience in similar transport or urban service delivery environments, particularly those interested in long-term public sector contracts, will find this opportunity a significant avenue for growth and partnership with a leading urban transportation authority.

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Notice Title

Software Development Framework

Notice Description

Awarded Contract Nexus is seeking to award a framework agreement to a single software development provider for a three year period, with the potential for an extension of a further two years. The successful developer will be expected to develop a wide variety of bespoke software applications and tools. This will include, but not be limited to: Desktop / Web applications, ReSTFul Web APIs and analysis databases, all written in C#, T-SQL, or based on a Microsoft SaaS environment as applicable; Assistance, advice and consultation on the design, installation and configuration and Web and SQL hosting environments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Nexus is seeking to award a framework agreement to a single software development provider for a three year period, with the potential for an extension of a further two years. The successful developer will be expected to develop a wide variety of bespoke software applications and tools. This will include, but not be limited to: Desktop / Web applications, ReSTFul Web APIs and analysis databases, all written in C#, T-SQL, or based on a Microsoft SaaS environment as applicable; Assistance, advice and consultation on the design, installation and configuration and Web and SQL hosting environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049bf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039669-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS
Additional Buyers

NEXUS

Contact Name
Juane Tun, Julie Warnett
Contact Email
juane.tun@nexus.org.uk, tenders@nexus.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7879667318

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4AX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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