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Aubin Solent Area Development

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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30 Dec 2025 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Aubin Solent Area Development" was led by Portsmouth City Council, a sub-central government authority based in Portsmouth, UK. The project falls under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" industry category and focuses on enhancing the Aubin travel intelligence platform to improve accessibility and efficiency in the Solent region. The procurement stage is complete, and the contracts were signed on 6 August 2025, with the services to be provided until the end of December 2025. This contract, valued at £37,500, was awarded to MICHAEL ANDREW LLOYD T/A AUBIN MAAS LIMITED, based in London. The procurement method details are described as "Below threshold - unknown".

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specializing in digital tools and mobility solutions. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions for travel intelligence, journey planning, or accessibility improvements could benefit from similar future opportunities. The expansion of the Aubin platform aims to support sustainable travel choices in the Solent region, presenting growth potential for businesses in environmental technology and digital travel services. With an emphasis on enhancing public transport accessibility, companies with expertise in mobility as a service (MaaS) or related technology sectors would be well-suited to engage with such tenders.

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Notice Title

Aubin Solent Area Development

Notice Description

As part of the Solent FTZ Programme, Breeze - the Mobility as a Service app was created. Supplier and cost limitations meant that some areas were not explored as expected. One area was accessibility in MaaS. - To fill this knowledge gap, this project aims to implement and expand the Aubin travel intelligence platform across the Solent region. Aubin is a digital tool designed to enhance real-time travel information, journey planning, and accessibility for residents, students, and visitors. It integrates public transport, active travel, and private vehicle data to support sustainable and efficient travel choices. - Once Aubin improvements are completed, the Travel Training teams within Solent local authorities will use the app to train young people who request support with using public transport. - The enhanced Aubin app will be offered to SEN and FE colleges across Portsmouth and Southampton. - Aubin will launch a PR campaign to increase awareness of the Aubin app amongst Solent area residents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086408-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL ANDREW LLOYD T/A AUBIN MAAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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