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Bus Network Analysis & Scheduling Software

West Midlands Combined Authority

Value: £183,000 to £274,500
Currency: GBP
Region: West Midlands
Category: IT & Digital
Procedure / notice type: award
Published: 16 Sept 2026
Closing date: 7 May 2026
Contract ends: 7 May 2028
Current supplier: Via Technologies Europe B.V.

Overview

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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