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title: "Provision of route planning tools"
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buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of route planning tools

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca985b30-9b77-4945-b122-30cd99104a2b

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of route planning tools, specifically the Qroutes geographic information routing system and Qpaths home-to-school distance assessment system. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, entailing a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 24 April 2024, with the contract commencing on 25 April 2024 and concluding on 24 April 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage as of 8 April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of developing and implementing geographic routing and distance assessment tools. The award to QRoutes Limited, a large supplier, highlights the potential scale and impact this contract can have within the local government sector. Businesses that can offer innovative and efficient solutions in similar technology areas may find worthwhile opportunities in future tenders issued by Birmingham City Council and other public sector organisations.

## Notice

Provision of the Qroutes (geographic information routing system) and Qpaths (home to school distance assessment system)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9b8a79-f59c-4236-be49-40c9eaabbfaf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,200 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2025 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9b8a79-f59c-4236-be49-40c9eaabbfaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9b8a79-f59c-4236-be49-40c9eaabbfaf
  8th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

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