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ENCTS Reimbursement Payments to Bus Operators

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 08:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "ENCTS Reimbursement Payments to Bus Operators" for consultancy services related to concessionary travel under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. This contract involves transport systems consultancy services with an awarded value of £191,820. It spans a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, including the possibility of two one-year extensions. The procurement was executed through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, this procurement focuses on the services industry category, with the award officially active from 2nd March 2026.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy. Particularly, it would suit small to medium-sized enterprises capable of providing strategic advisory and payment consultancy support to bus operators. With a potential contract value reaching up to £200,000 over the five-year period, businesses focusing on enhancing public transport efficiency and concessionary travel schemes are well-positioned to compete. The collaboration between Staffordshire County Council and Systra Ltd highlights the critical demand for specialised transport consultancy services to optimise public travel operations in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENCTS Reimbursement Payments to Bus Operators

Notice Description

This notice is for an awarded call off contract For Consultancy Services for Concessionary Travel to assist with the reimbursement payments to Bus Operators for carrying passengers eligible under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS). The contract is awarded for 3 years with 2 x 1 year extension periods to give a potential 5 year contract Additional information: This notice is for an awarded call off contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c33b428-498d-4f50-ae5b-916160bc150d
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

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£191,820 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£191,820 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

Further Information

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