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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED, involves the award of the "Q Routes 4 User Annual Subscription" contract to QROUTES LIMITED. The buying organisation, based in Plymouth, operates as a public authority within the sub-central government classification. Located in the South West of England (region UKK41), DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED completed the procurement process as of 9th July 2026. The procurement phase has reached the award stage, with the contract concerning goods, particularly a software package and information systems for planning transport for SEND, mainstream schools, and social care. This procurement was conducted through a direct method classified as below threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The contract is active from 11th April 2026 to 10th April 2029, with a potential extension through a 12-month renewal option.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on information systems for educational and social care transport planning. Companies similar to QROUTES LIMITED, an SME based in Bristol, could find similar contracts beneficial, especially those ready to offer innovative technology solutions to public sector entities. Such businesses can leverage this tender model to establish or strengthen connections within the public authority landscape, aligning with the industry's needs by providing cost-effective and efficient software tools.

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Notice Title

Q Routes 4 User Annual Subscription

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064626-2026
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
£70,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DELT SHARED SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5QZ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Moor View
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QROUTES

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