This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 11:38

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 10:49

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 10:53

Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for its 'WCC Passenger Transport Management Software' project. As of 13th March 2026, the contracting stage concluded with PAX Systems Ltd being awarded the contract under an open competitive procedure. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting software package and information systems along with IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract is valued at £1,200,000 gross, with an initial duration of five years starting from 25th February 2026, and options for extension up to five additional years. The software aims to efficiently manage public, home-to-school, and adult social care transport functions for approximately 11,500 passengers across Warwickshire.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs, as it showcases Warwickshire County Council’s demand for innovative transport management solutions. With a substantial contract value and a long-term engagement period, businesses specialising in software development, IT consultancy, and support services stand to gain considerably. Additionally, there are options for further procurement during the contract's term, presenting ongoing business growth opportunities. Companies with expertise in passenger management software systems should consider engaging with future tenders to capitalise on the extensive needs of the county's transport delivery operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WCC Passenger transport management software

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council's Transport Delivery department are responsible for managing the public, home to school, and adult social care transport functions. The Transport Delivery team is responsible for the safe transportation of c11,500 passengers via their home to school and adult social care contracts. To deliver these functions, Warwickshire County Council are looking for a passenger management software solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to make additional purchases during the contract that fall under the category of passenger management software system.

Renewal: The initial term of the contract will be for a period of 5 years. This may be extended up to a maximum period of 60 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

Planning Information

We welcome interested suppliers to complete the Questionnaire that has been published via our e-procurement portal (CSW-jets). CSW-Jets Reference: WCC - 23051. The Council would be grateful if you could complete the questions in the market testing document and respond by 18th July 2025 at 12 Noon. You should submit your completed responses by uploading via CSW Jets or to samanthafawke@warwickshire.gov.uk The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Contact Details: If you have any questions regarding this Market testing exercise, then please upload via the correspondence function on CSW Jets

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05580c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022873-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2035-09-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Warwickshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAX SYSTEMS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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