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DfT BODS/ABODS Service

DfTc - Department for Transport

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DfTc - Department for Transport

Buyer Address: 33 Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, SW1P 4DR, England

Contact Name: Jason Thrupp

Contact Email: jason.thrupp@dft.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
25000000.0 GBP
Published
22 Oct 2025, 08:10
Deadline
28 Apr 2025, 15:00
Contract Start
31 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Aug 2028, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Kainos Software Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The Department for Transport seeks to procure robust, scalable, and reliable BODS/ABODS services. These services will support the publication, management, and dissemination of open data related to bus services across the UK. BODS and ABODS will deliver in alignment with the DfT's strategic direction and priority outcomes, in particular; 1) Grow the economy by investing in enhancing the transport network; 2) Improve transport for users; and 5) Be an excellent department. Theses services will also delivery in alignment with legislative requirements, the National Bus Strategy and the National Data Strategy.

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