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Barcode Integration Solutions

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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04 Aug 2023 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract for "Barcode Integration Solutions" to Atkins Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £44,957.5 GBP. The procurement stage was initiated as a tender, with a tender deadline of March 17, 2023. The contract period ranges from June 5, 2023, to August 28, 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to provide transport systems consultancy services. The buying organisation is the West Midlands Combined Authority located in Birmingham, England.

This tender for "Barcode Integration Solutions" provides an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering transport consultancy services, to engage in projects enhancing public transport accessibility and efficiency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from the emphasis on innovation and integration in transport ticketing technologies. Atkins Ltd, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, showcasing an example of business growth in the consultancy services sector through public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barcode Integration Solutions

Notice Description

The UK public transport network is currently made up of multiple modes of transport, and multiple operators within each of those modes. Modal shift from single occupancy vehicles, onto the public transport network is vital if we are to tackle the climate crisis and grow the economy. Therefore, it is essential that public transport is a seamless experience where access and payment is integrated so that residents can ditch the car and travel on all buses, trains and trams using commonly recognised tokens. Public transport operators are rolling out barcode technology that can be visualised through an App or printed onto paper and then read securely by the operator's ticket machines. However, as there is currently no universally accepted standard for barcode ticketing, manufacturers are developing their own proprietary versions that, without modification, are not interoperable with other manufacturers ticket machines. The scope of this requirement is to create a detailed and costed options Report, complete with recommendations and a roadmap that, if followed, would enable integrated multimodal and multi-operator barcode ticketing solutions. The final report will incorporate and address the following themes: 1. Barcode types (including QR codes) 2. Current Barcode/QR Standards 3. Capability Assessment of all major ticket machine manufacturers 4. Examples of current Barcode schemes 5. Full Cost Chain Analysis 6. Risks, Issues and Challenges affecting Integrated solutions 7. Options Report 8. Roadmap/ Deliverables 9. Technical On-Site Training Day

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09bf78be-3cd5-4cbc-b458-6edd4457bf53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b11fc42-04ce-447e-ba3b-1c1f00e6eb90
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,957 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,957 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2023 - 28 Aug 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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