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title: "Public Transport Open Data API Enhancement and Support"
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# Public Transport Open Data API Enhancement and Support

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd6ab28d-7282-4a67-aa4b-b02399227e9e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Public Transport Open Data API Enhancement and Support" was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority. This contract focuses on enhancing and supporting a public transport open data application programming interface (API) in alignment with the region's strategic goals for better passenger information, data standardisation, and open data sustainability. The contract, with a value of £77,150, was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14). Although the procurement stage is complete, key dates include the award date of 5th June 2026 and the contract period from 8th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement aligns with the software package and information systems industry category and is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sectors, particularly those that specialise in consulting, software development, and internet support. The project aims to advance the digital infrastructure for public transport, which could lead to further engagements and partnerships in the region's digital transformation efforts. Suitable candidates for participation were small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or ventures supporting social change, as the procurement process values collaboration with such entities. The contract has been awarded to ITO World Ltd, suggesting that firms with expertise in data solutions and transport sector innovations stand to gain from such opportunities.

## Notice

Public Transport Open Data Application Programming Interface (API) Enhancement and Support. This provision shall support Transport for West Midlands strategic objectives for improved passenger information, industry wide data standardisation and long term open data sustainability. Call-Off from G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50ef54b-d5df-4e9c-81a6-966058dc74d3 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,150 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITO WORLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50ef54b-d5df-4e9c-81a6-966058dc74d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f50ef54b-d5df-4e9c-81a6-966058dc74d3
  8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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