Awarded contract

Bus Network Analysis & Scheduling Software

Details

Value
£274,500
Duration
2 years
Topic
Software package and information systems
Published
16 September 2026

Tender description

This is to publish information regarding a Direct Award from Lot 2 (Cloud Software) of the GCA G-Cloud 14 Framework. The contract is for the purchase of Bus Network Analysis & Scheduling Software, with a wide ranging functionality including: - Network analysis - Bus service and network re-design - Bus timetable scheduling based upon bus speed data - Demographic analysis - Bus journey time / iscochrone mapping - Bus service scheduling and cost assessments - "Blocking" - modelling of bus workings at depot and service level to assess network peak vehicle requirements - Demand responsive transport design - Integration with DRT data from West Midlands on Demand Via booking system - Shareable maps for stakeholder engagement - Creation of custom maps for stakeholder engagement, internal comms, and reports The contract is for a duration of 2 years, from 8th May 2026 until 7th May 2028, with a 1-year option to extend to a final, potential expiry date of 7th May 2029.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date8 May 2026
  2. Completed: Award published16 September 2026
    Current notice
  3. Next: Contract expiry date7 May 2028in 2 years

About the buyer

West Midlands Combined Authority runs regional transport, growth and skills programmes for seven West Midlands councils, and buys as a local authority with its own procurement team. Suppliers register free on the Bravo Solution portal, where tender opportunities are advertised. A rolling pipeline lists larger opportunities expected over the next eighteen months. Transport for West Midlands, the authority's transport arm, procures local transport policy and delivery on its behalf. The Mayor and the leaders of the seven constituent councils sign off major contracts through the authority's board. A standard pre-qualification questionnaire assesses new suppliers before award.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of the West Midlands Combined Authority's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, business services and IT services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 48000000 · Software package and information systems

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