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title: "Route Optimisation - Passenger Transport"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# Route Optimisation - Passenger Transport

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c1490b3-0c68-482e-be3e-cb2112e12491

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council has completed a procurement process for "Route Optimisation - Passenger Transport," falling under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, targeting the location of Darlington, England. The award was made to Routeware Limited, with the contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and extending to 31st August 2029. The procurement stage reflects an award status, with the award date marked as 12th August 2025. The total contract value is £46,908 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that provide software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering route optimisation services for passenger transport. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. The engagement with Darlington Borough Council could potentially facilitate business growth through long-term partnerships and increased visibility in the governmental contracting arena. Businesses specialising in information systems and software services would find a competitive edge in pursuing similar future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Route Optimisation Software for Passenger Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15779d32-db08-4ee0-9ff5-d69a3a86c38b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,908 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,908 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROUTEWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15779d32-db08-4ee0-9ff5-d69a3a86c38b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15779d32-db08-4ee0-9ff5-d69a3a86c38b
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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