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ENCTS Administrative Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 16:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of administrative services under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS). The contract, titled "ENCTS Administrative Services," falls under the industry category of travel management services and transport systems consultancy services. The procurement process, conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage. The contract with Euclid Limited commences on 1st April 2026 and is set to run for an initial term of two years, with two optional 12-month extensions. The location of service delivery is specified as the East of England, United Kingdom, with the anticipated value of £743,390 for the initial term and £1,449,114 should the extensions be exercised. The award announcement was published on 13th March 2026 following the award date of 5th March 2026.

This procurement presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in travel management services, administrative support, and consultancy within transport systems. Although the contract has been awarded, businesses with similar competencies could potentially engage in subcontracting or form partnerships with Euclid Limited, contributing to expertise in managing large-scale projects involving public transport initiatives. With Essex County Council as the buying organisation, businesses can gain exposure to working with large public authorities, potentially opening avenues for future collaborations in the public sector. Large-scale businesses focused on technical process management and consultancy related to transport can find growth prospects in providing auxiliary services or innovations in the execution of large-scale transportation and concession schemes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENCTS Administrative Services

Notice Description

As a Transport Concession Authority (TCA), ECC has a statutory duty to provide qualifying residents with free bus passes under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS). For the purposes of the ENCTS, qualifying residents are those persons who have either reached pensionable age or have a disability which qualifies them under legislation. This Scheme helps older people and people with disabilities live independently, those without other means of travel access work, health and shopping and by substituting for car journeys helps improve air quality, lowers carbon emissions and congestion. Managing the scheme is a large scale and technical process, catering to more than 260,000, pass holders across Essex. The Authority has entered into a Contract with a single Contractor, to provide administrative services to deliver this Scheme on our behalf, including the management of bus pass applications, assessments, data management, card production, customer contact, the reimbursement of bus operators and specialist consultant functions for the scheme. This Contract commences on the 1st April 2026, for an initial term of 2 years, with two 12-month extension provisions to be exercised at the Authority's sole discretion. The value is anticipated to be PS743,390 for the initial 2 year term; and should both the extension provisions be exercised, a total value of PS1,449,114 for the 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad9de156-6295-463f-8cab-11619b6d133a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e33bad-cfab-400a-ad7d-2db69037b82c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

63516000 - Travel management services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,449,114 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,449,114 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUCLID

Further Information

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