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title: "BODS Support & CI 2023-2024"
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# BODS Support & CI 2023-2024

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c6e7686-3845-47fb-81d0-8d84bc52b349

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for "BODS Support & CI 2023-2024" to KPMG LLP Advisory. The contract falls under the IT services category and has a value of £13,500,000. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on July 28, 2023, and the contract period is from September 11, 2023, to September 9, 2024. The contract involves providing continuous improvement to the Bus Open Data Digital Service, including user research, testing, and stakeholder engagement. The contract is aimed at supporting the AWS cloud hosting services and customer care service desk for the BODS service, benefitting businesses compatible with IT consulting and software development.

This tender awarded by the Department for Transport presents a significant business opportunity for companies in the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in consulting, software development, and Internet support. The contract's focus on enhancing the digital service through user-centric processes and stakeholder engagement indicates a need for innovative solutions and continuous improvement strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT services and a track record of delivering agile projects could find this contract conducive to their growth and business development initiatives.

## Notice

Contract to support and provide continuous improvement to the Bus Open Data Digital Service. Work will include enhancements to the Public Beta service through the agile processes of user research, development, testing and release, change management through stakeholder engagement and user onboarding, management and support of the AWS cloud hosting services, and operation of the customer care service desk for the BODS service. Extending into 2024 to cover the original contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/564d9841-5237-40f1-86c5-a68424c18660 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2023 - 9 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,500,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG LLP ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2024 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/564d9841-5237-40f1-86c5-a68424c18660

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/564d9841-5237-40f1-86c5-a68424c18660
  15th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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