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title: "Pinch Point Analysis Tool for Bus Improvements"
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# Pinch Point Analysis Tool for Bus Improvements

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aca8f0d8-5058-4072-8db4-b0ee60a7c2d9

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Lancashire County Council, involved a completed tender for a "Pinch Point Analysis Tool for Bus Improvements" in the Information Systems industry category. The service aims to use real-time and historical data feeds to support bus improvement in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using the selective method, through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 13 framework. The contract period starts on 16 September 2024 and ends on 31 December 2026, with an option to extend for 12 months. The tender, valued at £171,000, was awarded to Alchera Data Technologies Limited on 13 September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the information systems sector, particularly those specialising in data analytics and transport solutions. The awarding of the contract to a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) highlights the council's openness to working with businesses of this scale. Companies that can provide innovative data solutions and demonstrate competency in handling both real-time and historical data will find this type of procurement especially beneficial for their growth. The targeted improvement of public transport using advanced data tools underlines the potential impact and visibility that a successful project can offer to contributing firms.

## Notice

Pinch point analysis tool utilising real-time and historical data feeds to support bus improvement. Procured via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 13 framework (RM1557.13). Contract term 15 months with 12 month option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e112c552-3510-4a88-9902-10c224e91a8f |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £171,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALCHERA DATA TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e112c552-3510-4a88-9902-10c224e91a8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e112c552-3510-4a88-9902-10c224e91a8f
  13th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk

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