Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d22-3b08-7381-9293-d8f207a7c039/route-optimisation-software awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Route Optimisation Software [Norfolk County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/norfolk-county-council) Estimated value £70,300 Published 17 Jun 2026 Deadline Closed 5 Mar 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender A cloud based tool for planning transport for SEND, mainstream schools and social care On 19 November 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness made a written statement \[UIN HCWS1071\] saying that three proposals for unitary local government in Norfolk had been received - these could entail the creation of one, two or three unitary councils. The Minister announced a consultation exercise, which ended on 11 January 2026. The Minister stated that "once the consultations have concluded, the Government will assess the proposals against the criteria in the invitation and decide, subject to parliamentary approval, which, if any, proposals are to be implemented, with or without modification". The Government has confirmed that it is minded to create three unitary Councils, subject to parliamentary approval. On 4 December 2025, the Secretary of State for Local Government made a written statement \[UIN HCWS1128\] stating that the government intends to establish a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Norfolk and Suffolk as soon as possible, and that it is minded to hold inaugural mayoral elections in May 2028. Should these processes lead to unitary local government in Norfolk and/or to the establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority covering Norfolk (i) the contract may be transferred, assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to the council, or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor and/or to any Mayoral Strategic Authority; and/or (ii) the council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries. Additional information: This was a direct award from G-Cloud. Closing date represents date of contract signature from supplier. 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