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title: "Optimised Route Planning Software"
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buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Optimised Route Planning Software

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd293d5e-0051-416b-ad43-573faae18ef8

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "Optimised Route Planning Software" to QRoutes Limited. This procurement, focused on software package and information systems, aims to enhance the Home to School Transport Service by providing efficient route planning based on various criteria like journey length, distance, and child needs. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the GCloud-14 Framework, and the process has now progressed to the award stage. The awarded contract, valued at £326,000, is set to span from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029, and will serve the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in software services, as the project is particularly suitable for such enterprises. The involvement of a framework agreement ensures that the participating businesses will be working within a structured and established process, which supports both transparency and competitive advantage. Companies specializing in developing tailored software solutions for logistical and route planning within public sector services stand to benefit from participating in similar opportunities, leveraging their niche capabilities to foster growth and expand their client base in the government sector.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of software services for to enable their Home to School Transport Service to undertake route and transport planning to school for eligible children based on various criteria (e.g., length of journey, distance to stops, safe walking routes, needs of child). The contract was established via a call-off from the GCloud-14 Framework (Ref: RM1557.14), The contract term is for four years, inclusive of any extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68df764a-7fe9-4391-a672-21d0df1e4fc9 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £326,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £326,000 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (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 Jan 2026 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68df764a-7fe9-4391-a672-21d0df1e4fc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68df764a-7fe9-4391-a672-21d0df1e4fc9
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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