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Bus Network Analysis & Scheduling Software

West Midlands Combined Authority

Estimated Value

£183,000 – £274,500

Deadline

7 May 2026

Published

16 September 2026

Type

Not specified

SME SuitableWest MidlandsGBCPV: 48000000
CategoryIT & technology

Full 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.

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The contract is a direct award under the G‑Cloud 14 framework for a cloud‑based Bus Network Analysis and Scheduling software solution, intended for the West Midlands transport authority to use over a two‑year period.

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Award Details

Via Technologies Europe B.V.

25 Aug 20268 May 2026 – 7 May 2028

£274,500

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  1. 1

    ITO WORLD LTD

    1 contract wonlatest 5 Jun 2026ends 31 Mar 2027

    £77,150

    total awarded

  2. 2

    8X8 UK Limited

    1 contract wonlatest 15 Aug 2025CH 05083841

    £63,934

    total awarded

ITO WORLD LTD is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.

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West Midlands Combined Authority
Typepublic body
RegionWest Midlands
Total tenders294
Total spend£3,665,941,829
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Published

16 September 2026

Submission deadline

7 May 2026

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