Planning

Ticket Fulfilment Market Solutions- (Ticket Vending)

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LTD

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Planning

27 Oct 2021 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd (GTR) as the contracting authority. GTR is seeking innovative solutions for ticket fulfilment and vending in the South East of England, particularly aimed at enhancing customer experience within their station environment. The engagement process, titled "Ticket Fulfilment Market Solutions - (Ticket Vending)", is set to run until 25th November 2021, allowing suppliers to participate in informal engagement sessions anticipated to commence in early November 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on ticketing and payment solutions, especially those with expertise in point of sale software development and electronic marketplace services. Companies capable of providing accredited ticket-issuing machines and modern fulfilment solutions are particularly well-suited to compete. This initiative not only seeks to modernise GTR’s ticketing processes but also aims to meet evolving customer expectations, creating a promising avenue for potential suppliers to grow their market presence within the UK rail industry.

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Notice Title

Ticket Fulfilment Market Solutions- (Ticket Vending)

Notice Description

Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd (GTR) provides train passenger services in the South East of England. With 239 stations and over 20% of the UK rail passengers, our customers experience is at the heart of business and everything we do. Over the last few years customers behaviours have changed, as has the growth of other ticket and payment solutions (i.e. barcode, contactless pay, mobile payment etc)- the impact of COVID 19 has accelerated these changes and customer expectations. As a result of this changing landscape, GTR are looking to explore market innovation and solutions around how we carry out ticket fulfilment within a station environment that complements our ticket offices and if appropriate through other mediums as well. Currently, GTR operate a traditional fleet of around 625 ticket vending machines, which functionally deliver our base requirements. Looking at retailing solutions development in other markets and customer behaviours, GTR are looking to explore solutions that will help provide our customers a modern fulfilment solution fit for the future, with the interface experience being a key objective. GTR wish to deliver an enhanced user experience to improve ticket purchase experience, more aligned with a web experience, that is easy to use and accessible for all our customers. Whilst we look for a modern solution, GTR are exploring options that drive efficiencies around the cost of fulfilment. This market engagement will run over the next 4-6 weeks and will be used to help inform our understanding of the market options and our approach to market. It is not a prerequisite of suppliers to respond to this market engagement and any subsequent request for proposal issued to market. Solutions will need to be accredited to sell tickets within the UK rail industry. Further information is available through: https://www.atoctravelagents.org/third-party-retailing/retailer-guidance Suppliers interested in responding to this notice are asked to contact the undersigned and informal engagement sessions will be organised. These are expected to commence in early November 2021. Please note, this engagement is not a tender and any response to this notice will not result in any commitment by GTR. GTR will use the engagement to help inform and structure any future tender. Therefore, any information provided may be included where appropriate in any future tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d049780-9da2-4558-857e-533aef06ed79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a90d3100-1d90-4144-911e-77080cedf8b2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30144200 - Ticket-issuing machines

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

66151100 - Electronic marketplace retailing services

72212110 - Point of sale (POS) software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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