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title: "Bus Movement & Reliability / Delays"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KIRKLEES COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Bus Movement & Reliability / Delays

Buyer: KIRKLEES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d288667c-9114-404e-bc7f-96511285a4c2

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## Summary

Kirklees Council has successfully completed its procurement process entitled "Bus Movement & Reliability / Delays," aimed at improving bus performance through an IT system in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £70,000, falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with CPV code 72000000. This tender followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and concluded the tender stage on 4th January 2026, moving to the award stage, which became active on 26th January 2026. The service provision is set to commence on the same date, with a contract period extending until 25th January 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can offer expertise in monitoring and enhancing transportation systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, given the suitability for SMEs highlighted by Kirklees Council. The awarded supplier, Simplifai Systems Limited, demonstrates that SMEs can successfully secure such contracts. Businesses looking to expand into public sector opportunities can look to establish themselves within framework agreements to enhance their potential for selection in future calls akin to this project.

## Notice

System to monitor and improve bus performance in Kirklees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d9be0b1-cad9-4d6a-ab1e-2efd68282a13 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | KIRKLEES COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPLIFAI SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d9be0b1-cad9-4d6a-ab1e-2efd68282a13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d9be0b1-cad9-4d6a-ab1e-2efd68282a13
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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