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Provision of a data platform and equipment to facilitate the issue of Concessionary tickets

HULL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has completed a procurement process for a two-year agreement with YORCARD LIMITED for the provision of a data platform and equipment to facilitate the issuance of concessionary tickets under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. This contract commenced on 1st April 2023 and will conclude on 31st March 2025, with a total estimated value of £63,600. The procurement process was executed via a direct award method within the services industry category, specifically focusing on data services with additional classification under transport tickets. The project location encompasses the Hull area and other regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents substantial avenues for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in data services and transport technologies. The contract's scope within the integrated transport sector provides opportunities for businesses to expand their service offerings and establish partnerships with public entities such as Hull City Council. Companies adept in smartcard solutions and ITSO data services will find this tender highly suited to their capabilities. This procurement not only strengthens the commercial engagement between local councils and technology providers but also encourages the enhancement of public transport infrastructure and services through strategic collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a data platform and equipment to facilitate the issue of Concessionary tickets

Notice Description

This is a 2 year agreement with Yorcard the Hull City Council's (the Authority) current provider of a Integrated Transport Smartcard Organisation (ITSO) Data storage and Management services for the smart cards issued in English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS). The contract is from1st April 2023 until 31st March 2025. The Authority has estimated the value of the works to be PS63,600 overall

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a93fc57-8065-42c0-b004-ba4c2fc317c1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34980000 - Transport tickets

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YORCARD

Further Information

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