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Concessionary Travel Cards

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Concessionary Travel Cards" project, aimed at developing a management system and producing cards for the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme and Kent Travel Savers schemes. Using the West Midlands Combined Authority Smartcard Framework, the contract was awarded to Euclid Limited, an SME, with a tender value of £544,210.01. Located in Maidstone, England, Kent County Council is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to commence on 1 February 2027 and conclude on 31 January 2029, focusing on software-related services in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in managing travel card systems. As the framework leverages existing infrastructures for streamlined operations, businesses that can effectively deliver solutions in the realm of concessionary travel are positioned to benefit from the partnership with Kent County Council. The selective procurement process underscores an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises exhibiting capability and innovation, priming them for successful collaboration in the public sector. Euclid Limited’s success in securing this contract exemplifies the advantage SMEs can gain in public procurement through strategic alliances with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Concessionary Travel Cards

Notice Description

Provision of Concessionary Travel Card Management System, (HOPS) and card production in order to deliver the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS)/ Kent Travel Savers schemes. Contract awarded using the West Midlands Combined Authority Smartcard Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2d7447-f73d-4487-bc8f-94a84884e629
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£544,210 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£544,210 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUCLID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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