Who won: Hosting, database administration, and support services for the Mentz DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems

A public sector contract from Merseytravel. Below: what it involves and how to write a winning bid for it.

Buyer

Merseytravel

Published

9 July 2026

Region

UKD72

About this contract

The provision of hosting, database administration, and support services for the Mentz DIVA and EFA Journey Planner systems.

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