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title: "BUS OPEN DATA ALPHA BETA"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e97406ce-3581-4d64-ac06-6fada3eb7b2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2018-09-03"
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# BUS OPEN DATA ALPHA BETA

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e97406ce-3581-4d64-ac06-6fada3eb7b2f

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by the Department for Transport, involved a tender titled "BUS OPEN DATA ALPHA BETA" focused on developing a new bus open data service. This procurement, classified under research and development services, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was valued at £449,000 GBP and took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 9 August 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 25 August 2018 and concluding on 5 October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those equipped to provide data services or consultancy in the public transport sector. Companies with experience in open data projects or transport-related services will be especially well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their expertise to help the Department for Transport enhance public transport data accessibility and efficiency.

## Notice

DEVELOP NEW BUS OPEN DATA SERVICE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e42cc3-845c-421a-848b-4d224a3a4e53 |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2018 - 5 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £449,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £449,000 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2018 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e42cc3-845c-421a-848b-4d224a3a4e53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85e42cc3-845c-421a-848b-4d224a3a4e53
  3rd September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/567f933d-d2be-4133-ade1-e8bcc282412c
  AWARD LETTER

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