--- title: "Bus Network Analysis & Scheduling Software" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0adb1bec-058d-4579-b78f-602391871b65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0adb1bec-058d-4579-b78f-602391871b65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0adb1bec-058d-4579-b78f-602391871b65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0adb1bec-058d-4579-b78f-602391871b65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "West Midlands Combined Authority" published: "2026-09-16" --- # Bus Network Analysis & Scheduling Software Buyer: West Midlands Combined Authority Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0adb1bec-058d-4579-b78f-602391871b65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0adb1bec-058d-4579-b78f-602391871b65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0adb1bec-058d-4579-b78f-602391871b65.json) ## Summary West Midlands Combined Authority bought bus network analysis and scheduling software for use in the West Midlands. The requirement is classified as software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000) and covers a broad set of planning and modelling functions. These include network analysis, bus-service and network redesign, timetable scheduling using bus-speed data, demographic analysis, journey-time and isochrone mapping, service scheduling and cost assessment, and modelling bus workings at depot and service level to assess peak vehicle requirements. The software also supports demand-responsive transport design, integration with West Midlands On Demand booking-system data, shareable stakeholder maps, custom maps for engagement and communications, and maps for internal reports. It is a goods procurement suitable for SMEs. This procurement is complete and was awarded on 25 August 2026 to Via Technologies Europe B.V. The award value is £274,500. The contract runs from 8 May 2026 to 7 May 2028, with a one-year extension option allowing a potential final expiry on 7 May 2029. The requirement was procured through a direct award from Lot 2 (Cloud Software) of the GCA G-Cloud 14 Framework, using a selective procurement method and a framework call-off. The tender had a submission deadline of 7 May 2026 at 17:00. The published estimated value range was £183,000 to £274,500. West Midlands Combined Authority is the buying organisation and the awarded supplier is Via Technologies Europe B.V. This award is relevant to software providers able to support public-transport network planning through an integrated cloud platform rather than a single timetable tool. A credible competitor would need proven functionality for network redesign, timetable and service scheduling, cost assessment, demographic analysis, journey-time mapping and depot-level vehicle blocking. Experience with demand-responsive transport would be important, including integration with booking-system data and the production of shareable or bespoke maps for stakeholder engagement, internal communications and reporting. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate reliable handling of bus-speed, network and operational data, clear outputs for transport planners and stakeholders, and the capacity to deliver a broad set of connected analytical functions for a combined-authority transport environment. Framework access or an equivalent route to public-sector cloud software contracts would also matter. ## Notice This is to publish information regarding a Direct Award from Lot 2 (Cloud Software) of the GCA G-Cloud 14 Framework. The contract is for the purchase of Bus Network Analysis & Scheduling Software, with a wide ranging functionality including: - Network analysis - Bus service and network re-design - Bus timetable scheduling based upon bus speed data - Demographic analysis - Bus journey time / iscochrone mapping - Bus service scheduling and cost assessments - "Blocking" - modelling of bus workings at depot and service level to assess network peak vehicle requirements - Demand responsive transport design - Integration with DRT data from West Midlands on Demand Via booking system - Shareable maps for stakeholder engagement - Creation of custom maps for stakeholder engagement, internal comms, and reports The contract is for a duration of 2 years, from 8th May 2026 until 7th May 2028, with a 1-year option to extend to a final, potential expiry date of 7th May 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1270f6-77f6-4962-89fa-61ea35fb7c6c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Aug 2026 | | Contract period | 8 May 2026 - 7 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £274,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £274,500 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | West Midlands Combined Authority | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Postcode area | Birmingham | | Postcode | B19 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | Via Technologies Europe B.V. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 16 Sep 2026 at 08:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1270f6-77f6-4962-89fa-61ea35fb7c6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1270f6-77f6-4962-89fa-61ea35fb7c6c 16th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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