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title: "Hosting, database administration, and support services for the Mentz DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c3ae"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Hosting, database administration, and support services for the Mentz DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3ae

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Hosting, database administration, and support services for the Mentz DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems" was managed by Merseytravel, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom. The process focused on IT services and took place in Liverpool. This contract, under the procurement method of "direct" and classified as "below threshold - without competition," has reached the award stage as of 9 July 2026, with a contract period starting from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027, and an option for a one-year extension. The supplier awarded the contract is NATIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION LIMITED, based in Plymouth, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 95,923.20.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in hosting, database administration, and system support. While the procurement method was selective, businesses with a robust portfolio in supporting journey planner systems or similar IT services could benefit by exploring further collaborations or subcontracting opportunities, given the contract details and potential for an extension. Such endeavours can fuel growth and provide insights into future transport system tenders across the UK.

## Notice

The provision of hosting, database administration, and support services for the Mentz DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064640-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,923 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 11:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064640-2026
- 3 Jul 2026 at 14:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062907-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064640-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062907-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk
- http://www.nationalpti.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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