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North Northamptonshire Council Call-Off via Framework Contract SAM005 for the provision of ITSO AMS HOPS, ITSO Part 11, and Account Based Ticketing (ABT) Systems, Development And Services.

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract under the framework agreement SAM005 for the provision of ITSO AMS HOPS, ITSO Part 11, and Account Based Ticketing Systems, including development and services, essential for concessionary travel passes. The awarded contract, valued at £30,822 GBP, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, focusing on point of sale (POS) software packages. The procurement process utilized a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, underlining the collaborative nature of suppliers and the council. The award was proclaimed on 17th April 2026, highlighting the completion of the tender stage.

Unicard Limited, an SME based in Dorset, was selected as the supplier, offering significant business growth opportunities to tech firms specializing in POS software solutions, especially those engaged in transport and travel-related systems. The contract aligns with the statutory obligations of concessionary travel, necessitating innovative and reliable service providers capable of sustaining and advancing ITSO and ABT systems. Companies proficient in service delivery for public sector technology frameworks, particularly in developing adaptive transit ticketing and management solutions in the East Midlands, would find competitive business prospects in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Call-Off via Framework Contract SAM005 for the provision of ITSO AMS HOPS, ITSO Part 11, and Account Based Ticketing (ABT) Systems, Development And Services.

Notice Description

This contract is for the continuation of a statutory service as mandated by the Transport Act 1985 in relation to the provision of concessionary passes for travel on local bus services by older and disabled persons. It's issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number SAM005 for the provision of ITSO AMS HOPS, ITSO Part 11, and Account Based Ticketing (ABT) Systems, Development And Services. Framework 5: Lot 1 AMS HOPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea24293a-a10a-4824-996c-58730f21e0f0
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,822 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNICARD

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