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Smart Ticketing Services

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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06 Feb 2026 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Milton Keynes Council, titled "Smart Ticketing Services," focuses on the provision of back-office and management systems for the MK smart ticketing scheme. This scheme includes the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme, MK Move multi-operator ticket, and the AllinOne youth concessionary ticket. It falls under the transport tickets industry category and is intended for the South East, United Kingdom. The tender was completed with a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to run from 22nd March 2026 to 21st March 2029, with the award stage concluded on 26th January 2026. The total contract value is £150,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in smart ticketing and transport-related services, especially those focusing on technological and service delivery aspects. The process was designed to be particularly inclusive for SMEs and VCSEs, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises with innovative solutions in ticketing technology. The awarded contract was given to Euclid Limited, an SME, which emphasizes the suitability and potential growth opportunities for similarly scaled companies aspiring to expand within the UK's transport and services market.

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Notice Title

Smart Ticketing Services

Notice Description

Provision of HOPs back office, Card Management System, Card Bureau and Self Service Portal, Swift collection app and ongoing support for the MK smart ticketing scheme which includes the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (statutory requirement), the MK Move multi operator ticket and the AllinOne youth concessionary ticket.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73707fe4-fbad-443a-9560-7277b2c3805b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5540fd52-5f0b-47f0-b5eb-20538549f9a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34980000 - Transport tickets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2029 3-4 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUCLID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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