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title: "DfT BODS/ABODS Service"
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# DfT BODS/ABODS Service

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21b59c57-696d-4b39-a143-204d75e5a807

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT), located in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of BODS/ABODS services, aimed at managing and disseminating open data related to bus services across the UK. This selective procurement, conducted via a restricted procedure above the threshold, falls under the IT services category, with a CPV code of 72000000. The award, valued at £25,000,000, was granted to Kainos Software Ltd on 20th October 2025. Services are expected to align with the DfT's strategic objectives, including economic growth support through transportation network enhancement, improvement of user transport experiences, and compliance with legal and strategic standards such as the National Bus and Data Strategies. The contract period runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, covering locations ranging from the UK to international territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of delivering robust and scalable solutions for data management within the transport sector. SMEs were deemed suitable for bidding, indicating that smaller, agile companies specializing in software development and consulting services have the potential to thrive in such high-value government projects. Companies capable of meeting the strategic and technical requirements set by the DfT could leverage this contract into a platform for growth and deeper engagement with public sector digital transformation initiatives.

## Notice

The Department for Transport seeks to procure robust, scalable, and reliable BODS/ABODS services. These services will support the publication, management, and dissemination of open data related to bus services across the UK. BODS and ABODS will deliver in alignment with the DfT's strategic direction and priority outcomes, in particular; 1) Grow the economy by investing in enhancing the transport network; 2) Improve transport for users; and 5) Be an excellent department. Theses services will also delivery in alignment with legislative requirements, the National Bus Strategy and the National Data Strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de9139a-ff60-46e7-93f5-9d365ae7010b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de9139a-ff60-46e7-93f5-9d365ae7010b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5de9139a-ff60-46e7-93f5-9d365ae7010b
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89044ea8-0ded-427a-9ddc-56e3a950ed48
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