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Regional BetterPoints Transport App Pilot

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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07 Oct 2025 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed a procurement process for the "Regional BetterPoints Transport App Pilot," aimed at reducing single occupancy vehicle use in favour of more sustainable transport options like walking, cycling, and public transport. This initiative targets improvements in regional health and climate goals by enhancing air quality and lowering CO2 emissions. The procurement, in the industry category of software packages and information systems, was conducted via a direct method below the threshold without competition, with a contract period running from 8th September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The award was issued to BETTERPOINTS LIMITED, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Virginia Water, United Kingdom. Key points of contact includes the procurement department of the City & County of Swansea, located in Civic Centre, Swansea, SA1 3SN.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and implementation of software systems, particularly those specialising in transportation and environmental sustainability. SMEs like BETTERPOINTS LIMITED that have a focus on innovative solutions to promote active travel and reduce carbon footprints are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. As this contract aims to leverage software to facilitate behavioural changes in transport usage, companies engaged in app development and sustainable urban transport solutions stand to gain substantial business growth through similar public tenders. This opportunity also emphasises the increasing importance of digital solutions in achieving public health and environmental objectives within regional governance frameworks.

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Notice Title

Regional BetterPoints Transport App Pilot

Notice Description

The programme is designed to achieve modal shift from single occupancy vehicle (SOV) use to more active and sustainable modes, whilst also contributing to the region's targets for health and climate. The central aim will be to increase the number of short journeys made by walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport. The programme will also aim to improve air quality and reduce CO2 emissions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063029-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BETTERPOINTS

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