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title: "Software Development Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049bf3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS"
published: "2025-07-14"
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# Software Development Framework

Buyer: TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049bf3

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## Summary

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive (Nexus) has completed the procurement process for its "Software Development Framework" under the contract identifier NEX24/28. The tender is classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, with a particular focus on developing bespoke software applications. The tendering process was conducted using a restricted procedure, with the framework agreement awarded to a single software development provider. The contract is set to span three years, with potential for a two-year extension. This initiative is aimed at developing a variety of software tools including desktop and web applications within the UK region UKC2. Notably, the contract was signed and became active on 28 May 2025, following a tender submission period ending on 4 November 2024. The buying organisation, Nexus, is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for software companies specialising in bespoke application development, particularly those with expertise in C#, T-SQL, and Microsoft SaaS environments. Companies focused on digital transformation and consultancy can leverage this framework to forge a strong partnership with Nexus, offering assistance in design, installation, and configuration services. The selective procurement process was competitive, with a total of six bids submitted, suggesting a rigorous selection standard that aligns with the quality and cost criteria. Firms with robust experience in similar transport or urban service delivery environments, particularly those interested in long-term public sector contracts, will find this opportunity a significant avenue for growth and partnership with a leading urban transportation authority.

## Notice

Awarded Contract Nexus is seeking to award a framework agreement to a single software development provider for a three year period, with the potential for an extension of a further two years. The successful developer will be expected to develop a wide variety of bespoke software applications and tools. This will include, but not be limited to: Desktop / Web applications, ReSTFul Web APIs and analysis databases, all written in C#, T-SQL, or based on a Microsoft SaaS environment as applicable; Assistance, advice and consultation on the design, installation and configuration and Web and SQL hosting environments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award Nexus is seeking to award a framework agreement to a single software development provider for a three year period, with the potential for an extension of a further two years. The successful developer will be expected to develop a wide variety of bespoke software applications and tools. This will include, but not be limited to: Desktop / Web applications, ReSTFul Web APIs and analysis databases, all written in C#, T-SQL, or based on a Microsoft SaaS environment as applicable; Assistance, advice and consultation on the design, installation and configuration and Web and SQL hosting environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039669-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS |
| Additional buyers | NEXUS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039669-2025
- 18 Sep 2024 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029881-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nepo.org/
- https://www.nexus.org.uk
- https://www.nexus.org.uk/

## Provenance

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