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title: "FEW1484 - Real time information"
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# FEW1484 - Real time information

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b403a297-cef3-40aa-ad25-215e97006f6e

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed a procurement process titled "FEW1484 - Real time information," classified under the Software package and information systems industry category. The project involves supplying, installing, managing, and maintaining the council's real-time information infrastructure, which operates across bus stops, stations, and other key sites such as hospitals. This infrastructure relies on data feeds provided by bus companies, ensuring real-time bus tracking in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a direct award method, with the contract period commencing on 1st November 2024 and concluding on 31st October 2025. The contract was awarded to VIX Technology UK Limited, a large supplier, and is valued at GBP 259,772.79.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those with expertise in real-time data infrastructure and management. While this direct award was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights the potential for similar future projects that cater to public transport and civic infrastructure needs. Companies specialising in technology solutions for public services could utilise such contracts to expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

To supply, install, manage and maintain the city council's real-time information infrastructure and data. The real-time information infrastructure is in place on street at bus stops, at bus stations and other key sites such as the hospitals. The data management involves ensuring the necessary data feeds are in place and data is kept up to date in the RTI system (which is provided by the bus companies) to ensure that buses can track in real-time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c84d61e-8394-4012-a166-9f613a2a283f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £259,772 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,772 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIX TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c84d61e-8394-4012-a166-9f613a2a283f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c84d61e-8394-4012-a166-9f613a2a283f
  27th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

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