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Hosting, database administration, and support services for the Mentz DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems

MERSEYTRAVEL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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09 Jul 2026 at 11:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

03 Jul 2026 at 14:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Hosting, database administration, and support services for the Mentz DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems" was managed by Merseytravel, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom. The process focused on IT services and took place in Liverpool. This contract, under the procurement method of "direct" and classified as "below threshold - without competition," has reached the award stage as of 9 July 2026, with a contract period starting from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027, and an option for a one-year extension. The supplier awarded the contract is NATIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION LIMITED, based in Plymouth, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 95,923.20.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in hosting, database administration, and system support. While the procurement method was selective, businesses with a robust portfolio in supporting journey planner systems or similar IT services could benefit by exploring further collaborations or subcontracting opportunities, given the contract details and potential for an extension. Such endeavours can fuel growth and provide insights into future transport system tenders across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hosting, database administration, and support services for the Mentz DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems

Notice Description

The provision of hosting, database administration, and support services for the Mentz DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064640-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£95,923 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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