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title: "DIVA and EFA Journey Planner software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c3af"
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# DIVA and EFA Journey Planner software

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3af

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## Summary

The procurement process described is a direct award contract issued by Merseytravel, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the UK. The procurement pertains to the supply and support of the DIVA and EFA Journey Planner software platforms, managed by MENTZ GmbH, a Munich-based SME. Located in Liverpool (UKD72 region), Merseytravel seeks to enhance its journey planner systems under contract ID PRA000740a. The contract, valued at £234,904.36, commenced on 1st November 2026 and is expected to end by 31st October 2027, with a potential extension of 12 months depending on a progress review of related projects such as the Metro Smart app.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, within the industry-specific software package domain. SMEs experienced in managing sophisticated software platforms and providing related services such as system maintenance and training would find this contract a critical step towards broader engagements in public sector projects. Businesses leveraging such contracts can position themselves as key players in modernising public transport infrastructure, potentially opening doors to collaborations in similar contexts across the UK and beyond.

## Notice

The supply of the DIVA and EFA Journey Planner software platforms. In addition, Mentz will provide associated support, maintenance, development, training and project management services for both systems.

### Procurement Information

Replacement goods or services would be incompatible with existing systems and would give rise to disproportionate technical difficulties in their operation or maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064641-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| 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 | £234,904 |
| 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 | MENTZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064641-2026
- 3 Jul 2026 at 14:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062908-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064641-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062908-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mentz.net
- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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