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BODS Connect Team

Department for Transport

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Key details

Contracting authority
Department for Transport
Public authority - central government
Region
London
Contract value
£2,500,000ex VAT
Submissions closed
Not stated by buyer
Published
3 July 2026

Procurement

Contract period
1 June 2026 - 31 May 2028
2 years
Possible extension to 31 May 2030 · 3 years, 11 months in total
Procedure type
Award under framework
CPV classifications
  • 72221000 Business analysis consultancy services

What happened

Department for Transport awarded this contract to Actica Consulting Limited worth £2,500,000 on 1 Jun 2026. The contract runs until 31 May 2028.

Description

The requested work is to form a dedicated BODS Connect Team (BCT) to provide ongoing, hands-on support for BODS. The BCT will help bus operators and data publishers improve the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of their data submissions, ensuring that BODS continues to meet regulatory standards and deliver high-quality data services to all stakeholders.

The BCT will operate as an integral part of the DfT programme team, representing DfT’s interests and working collaboratively with internal and external partners. The team’s primary focus will be on practical operational support, fostering compliance, and maintaining high standards of data quality. Through direct engagement and problem-solving, the BCT will ensure BODS remains a reliable and valuable resource for the industry.

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Actica Consulting Limited
GB-PPON: PBLP-4714-HBJM
Award value
£2,500,000
Award date
1 June 2026

Contact

Address
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 4DR

Identifiers

Buyer reference
TLO10193
Notice ID
062642-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069469

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