What Mandata (Management & Data Services) does

Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd is a UK-based, privately held software company providing cloud-based Transport Management Systems (TMS) for road haulage and logistics operators. Founded in 1970 (with 50+ years of operating history) and headquartered at Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, the company serves UK and Ireland road transport operators of all sizes — from single-fleet SMBs to large multi-depot enterprises — across general haulage, bulk and tanker, heavy haulage, pallet network, frozen and chilled, waste, and vehicle logistics. Its platform spans three tiers (Mandata Go, GoPlus, Enterprise) covering job creation, route planning, live execution/monitoring, electronic proof of delivery, invoicing, and warehouse management, with a driver mobile app (Manifests), vehicle checks app, customer portal, and over 400 third-party integrations across telematics, pallet networks, accounting software, and customer EDI systems. Approximately 7,000 users rely on the platform, including 30–45% of Motor Transport's Top 100 UK hauliers.

The company's revenue model centres on annual subscription licences based on concurrent users (rather than total headcount), supplemented by per-vehicle pricing for its AI-powered Optimize route optimisation add-on and modular add-on charges for apps and integrations. Mandata sells exclusively through consultative, direct sales engagement with bespoke quote-based pricing, and benefits from a structural distribution channel via deep integrations with all major UK pallet networks. Backed by private equity firm Tenzing, with prior acquisition funding from LDC and Santander, Mandata has pursued a buy-and-build strategy — acquiring Returnloads.net (UK's largest online freight exchange, 2021), Eureka Information Systems (2022), and Stirling Solutions (2021) — to expand into adjacent freight marketplace and information systems offerings. The company holds Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 certifications.

Name

Mandata (Management & Data Services)

Legal name

Mandata (Management & Data Services) Ltd

Website

https://mandata.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transport Management Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Carrier/Ship-From TMS (Shipper-Facing Execution) (TLAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

TMS Planning & Optimization (Network Design, Mode/Carrier Selection) (TLAEAAAL), Fulfillment Execution & Task Management (Pick/Pack/Ship) (TLAEACAD), Last-Mile Capacity Planning & Shift Scheduling (TLAEAGAH)

Keywords

• Transport management software
• Haulage logistics software
• Warehouse management system
• Route optimization software
• Fleet management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Cramlington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. TMS Software Licences (Subscription): Mandata generates revenue primarily from software licences sold as cloud-based subscriptions. Pricing is based on concurrent users (number of users logged in at the same time) rather than total headcount, making it scalable for operators of all sizes. Additional charges apply for optional apps beyond the core TMS. Pricing is tailored per customer and not publicly disclosed — prospective customers request a personalised quote.
2. Route Optimisation (Per Vehicle): Mandata's route optimisation software is charged per vehicle, separate from the core TMS licence. This is an additional revenue stream from customers who require AI-powered route optimisation capabilities.
3. Acquisition-Driven Growth: Mandata has grown its customer base and product capabilities through acquisitions, including the acquisition of Returnloads.net (UK's largest online freight exchange) and Eureka Information Systems, funded by LDC and Santander. These acquisitions expand the digital services offering and customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mandata develops and sells a cloud-based Transport Management System (TMS) platform purpose-built for UK road haulage and logistics operators. The platform spans the full order-to-invoice lifecycle including job creation, route planning, live job execution and monitoring, electronic proof of delivery, and invoicing, complemented by a Warehouse Management System (WMS), driver mobile apps, AI-powered route optimisation, and over 400 third-party integrations covering pallet networks, telematics, tacho analysis, accounting, and customer EDI systems.

Product overview

Mandata (Management & Data Services) provides a comprehensive, cloud-based transport management software (TMS) platform for UK road transport and logistics operators. The product portfolio consists of two core TMS products (Mandata Go TMS for growing operators and Mandata GoPlus TMS for established operators, plus Mandata Enterprise TMS for large multi-site operations) supplemented by a suite of integrated add-on modules and apps. Core capabilities span job planning and route optimisation (including the AI-powered Optimize AI Route Optimisation built-in add-on), real-time vehicle tracking and telematics, driver mobile apps (Manifest App for job instructions and ePOD capture), warehouse management (WMS), electronic proof of delivery, vehicle checks, customer portals, and pallet network integrations. The platform utilises a concurrent pricing model and offers over 400 third-party integrations including tracking/telematics providers, pallet networks, WMS systems, accounting software, and route optimisation tools. The company has been operating for over 50 years and supports over 7,000 users across the UK and Ireland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mandata Go TMS: Transport management system designed for smaller transport operators
• Mandata GoPlus TMS
• Mandata Enterprise TMS
• Mandata WMS
• Optimize AI Route Optimisation

Products and services

• Mandata Go TMS Cloud-based transport management system designed for small and growing UK transport operators. Supports core job planning, proof of delivery, invoicing, driver apps, and integrations with pallet networks and accounting software.
• Mandata GoPlus TMS Cloud-based transport management system for growing UK operators requiring greater control, automation, and real-time visibility. Includes optimised planning, reduced empty miles, driver apps, automated workflows, and the built-in Optimize AI route optimisation add-on.
• Mandata Enterprise TMS Advanced cloud-based transport management system for large and multi-site UK transport operations. Delivers advanced functionality, full automation, multi-depot management, advanced analytics, workflow automation, and enterprise-grade integrations supporting high volumes and complex operations.
• Optimize AI Route Optimisation AI-powered route optimisation software available as a built-in add-on within Mandata GoPlus and Enterprise TMS. Re-sequences loads in the most efficient order, provides visualised results with pre-plan ETAs, and reduces operational costs by up to 30%.
• Mandata Warehouse Management System (WMS) Enterprise warehouse management system integrated with Mandata TMS. Enables warehouse movements and transport planning to be managed together in a single platform, including Android RF scanning, multi-site stock views, automated stock allocation, and pallet tracking.
• Manifest Driver App Driver mobile application integrated with Mandata TMS. Sends job information, truck-optimised navigation, and delivery notes to drivers, captures electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) with signatures and photos, and provides live ETAs to customers and planners.
• Vehicle Checks App Mobile application for daily driver walkaround checks, simplifying compliance. Drivers can log and report vehicle damages, complete pre-journey reports, and capture photos for quality documentation.
• Mandata Customer Portal Online customer-facing portal enabling end customers to book jobs, monitor live job progress and ETAs, and access historic proof of delivery documents, reducing inbound ETA enquiries for operators.
• Returnloads.net Freight Exchange UK's largest online freight exchange, acquired by Mandata in May 2021. Connects haulage operators with available return loads to reduce empty running, expanding Mandata's digital services portfolio.
• Eureka Information Systems Transport management information systems provider acquired by Mandata in September 2022. Eureka Information Systems expands Mandata's software capabilities and customer base in the UK transport management sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce operational costs by up to 30% with AI Optimised Load Building & Route Planning
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers50 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration40 records

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Palletline, Palletforce, Palletways, TPN, UPN, Hazchem, PalletTrack, Pall-Ex, Fortec, PartnerlinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationMandata integrates with all major UK pallet networks, enabling automated job imports from networks, real-time status updates back to network systems, and ePOD uploads. This is a core distribution and integration partnership, as pallet network members are a key customer segment for Mandata. Jobs arrive automatically into the TMS ready to plan, and progress updates are sent back to the network automatically.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Microlise: UK telematics, fleet management, and transport management software vendor serving UK hauliers; overlaps with Mandata on tracking, telematics, and TMS for mid-to-large UK fleets.
• Isotrak: UK fleet tracking and telematics provider that integrates with Mandata TMS; overlaps in live vehicle visibility and driver-hours data for UK haulage operators.

Broad incumbents

• Manhattan Associates: Global supply-chain and WMS/TMS platform already integrated with Mandata; competes at the upper end of the UK market where customers run combined warehouse and transport estates.
• Webfleet (Bridgestone): Large telematics and fleet management platform integrated with Mandata; competes indirectly on driver and vehicle visibility where customers bundle telematics with TMS decisions.
• Descartes Systems Group: Large logistics technology vendor offering TMS, route optimisation, telematics, and customs solutions to haulage and 3PL customers across multiple geographies; competes with Mandata for UK mid-market and enterprise hauliers.

Direct peers

• PTV Group: European route optimisation and transport planning software provider integrated with Mandata Enterprise; directly competes for advanced optimisation workloads on larger UK fleets.
• Trimble Transportation (Transporeon): Global TMS and freight procurement platform that already integrates with Mandata; directly competes for UK and European haulier TMS deals at enterprise scale with broader supply-chain capabilities.
• MaxOptra: UK-based cloud route optimisation and fleet management software vendor targeting UK hauliers, couriers, and field-service operators; competes with Mandata's Go and GoPlus tiers in the mid-market.
• CACI: UK supplier of route optimisation, territory planning, and location analytics software used by UK haulage and logistics operators; competes with Mandata on planning and optimisation modules.
• Paragon Software Systems: UK-based route optimisation software vendor integrated with Mandata Enterprise; competes on multi-stop routing and is commonly evaluated alongside Mandata's native Optimize AI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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