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QRoutes subscription

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 16:49

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Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, a regional or local authority, has completed the procurement process for the "QRoutes subscription" project, which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement focused on goods for a cloud-based tool that plans transport for SEND, mainstream schools, and social care, located in the region UKD73. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition as a call-off contract against the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The contract was awarded to QRoutes Ltd, a supplier based in Bristol, with the contract officially signed on 26th March 2026.

This tender provides businesses specialising in software development and cloud-based solutions an opportunity for growth, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions in the education and social care transport planning sectors. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), like QRoutes Ltd, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes due to their agility and ability to offer tailored solutions. The procurement was evaluated solely on price, indicating that competitive pricing strategies can be advantageous for potential bidders. With a successful completion status, businesses looking to expand their services within the public sector, especially in regional or local authorities, would find opportunities in similar contractual models.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QRoutes subscription

Notice Description

QRoutes - A cloud based tool for planning transport for SEND, mainstream schools and social care

Lot Information

Lot 1

QRoutes - A cloud based tool for planning transport for SEND, mainstream schools and social care (5 user licences)

Procurement Information

Call Off contract against G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032615-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QROUTES

Further Information

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