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05 Jun 2026 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Hull City Council, involves a contract titled "Provision of a Home to School Transport System". This falls under the industry category of scheduling software development services. The contract was awarded for the development of Routemaster route mapping software, to be provided through the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement by Digital Dispatch (Intl) Ltd. The location for the services is primarily in the UKE11 region, with the procurement stage now complete, following an award made on 5th June 2026. The contract commenced on 1st September 2025, with an estimated annual value of £24,087.50, and a total value of £96,350.00 if extended for an additional 12 months. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically a direct award without prior publication, as allowed under the framework agreement regulations.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in scheduling and route mapping solutions. Companies capable of delivering industry-specific software packages stand to benefit, highlighting opportunities for SMEs like Digital Dispatch (Intl) Ltd, the awarded supplier. Such contracts enhance exposure and provide substantial, stable revenue streams over multiple years, promoting sustainable business expansion. The framework agreement setup, and direct award procedure, typically favour businesses familiar with the public sector procurement landscape, especially those capable of expediently meeting regional or local authority requirements without the delay of competitive procedures.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Home to School Transport System

Notice Description

To approve entry into a contract for the provision of Routemaster route mapping software through the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement with Digital Dispatch (Intl) Ltd for 3-years with one option to extend for a period of 12 months, to commence 1st September 2025. Estimated annual contract value is PS24,087.50. Total estimated contract value including extension option is PS96,350.00.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To approve entry into a contract for the provision of Routemaster route mapping software through the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement with Digital Dispatch (Intl) Ltd for 3-years with one option to extend for a period of 12 months, to commence 1st September 2025. Estimated annual contract value is PS24,087.50. Total estimated contract value including extension option is PS96,350.00.

Options: One option to extend by a period of 12 months

Procurement Information

Direct award via a framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053456-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48332000 - Scheduling software package

48960000 - Drivers and system software package

72212332 - Scheduling software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL DISPATCH (INTL

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