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title: "BODS/ABODS Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b2f7"
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published: "2024-11-01"
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# BODS/ABODS Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2f7

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is seeking to procure robust, scalable, and reliable BODS/ABODS services to support the publication, management, and dissemination of open data related to bus services across the UK. This procurement is in the Tender stage and focuses on IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. The services will align with the Department's strategic direction and priority outcomes, such as enhancing the transport network, improving transport for users, and adhering to the National Bus Strategy and the National Data Strategy. The submission deadline has been updated to 21 November 2024, 12:00 PM. The restricted procurement method is used with submissions required electronically or in written form.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses capable of delivering scalable and reliable data management solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on aligning with strategic national priorities also suggests potential long-term collaboration and visibility within the UK transport sector. Companies experienced in handling large-scale government contracts and possessing a strong understanding of national data strategies stand to benefit the most from this opportunity.

## Notice

The Department for Transport seeks to procure robust, scalable, and reliable BODS/ABODS services. These services will support the publication, management, and dissemination of open data related to bus services across the UK. BODS and ABODS will deliver in alignment with the DfT's strategic direction and priority outcomes, in particular; 1) Grow the economy by investing in enhancing the transport network; 2) Improve transport for users; and 5) Be an excellent department. Theses services will also delivery in alignment with legislative requirements, the National Bus Strategy and the National Data Strategy

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Transport seeks to procure robust, scalable, and reliable BODS/ABODS services. These services will support the publication, management, and dissemination of open data related to bus services across the UK. BODS and ABODS will deliver in alignment with the DfT's strategic direction and priority outcomes, in particular; 1) Grow the economy by investing in enhancing the transport network; 2) Improve transport for users; and 5) Be an excellent department. Theses services will also delivery in alignment with legislative requirements, the National Bus Strategy and the National Data Strategy.

Renewal: Ongoing provision will be determined by the Department when appropriate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035469-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 12:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035469-2024
- 31 Oct 2024 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035346-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dft.gov.uk
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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