Tender

Account Based Back Office for Travel (ABBOT) Services

TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH

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Tender

25 Jul 2018 at 04:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for the North (TfN) is currently conducting a selective procurement process for the "Account Based Back Office for Travel (ABBOT) Services." This tender, published on 25 July 2018, is aimed at delivering a multi-operator, multi-modal account-based ticketing solution as part of the Integrated and Smart Travel Programme. The procurement stage is active, with the tender period set to close on 20 August 2018. The contract is classified under the CPV code for automatic fare collection services and will be delivered in the UK, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. The contract period begins on 3 February 2020 and is scheduled to end on 31 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in managed services, particularly those experienced in designing and implementing automated fare collection systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative technological solutions in this domain would be particularly well-suited to compete. The nature of the service requires providers to demonstrate robust capabilities in system integration and customer support, making this an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their footprint in the transport services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Account Based Back Office for Travel (ABBOT) Services

Notice Description

TfN is a sub-national transport body working in partnership with transport operators, local transport authorities (LTAs) and the Department of Transport (DfT) on its Integrated and Smart Travel (IST) Programme to deliver a multi-operator, multi-modal account-based ticketing solution. Central to the programme's proposition is the Account-Based Back Office for Travel (ABBOT), the shared 'back office' to be used by third party operators. ABBOT will collect information on all trips (across multiple operators and modes initially in the North with potential of a national scope exc. London), reconstruct journeys, charge the best price for the completed journeys and disburse revenue appropriately to Transport Operators/ LTAs. This Contract Notice covers the procurement of 2 lots to deliver the ABBOT managed services which include the design, build and run of the service and a pre-paid account solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bad89d79-64da-48ce-b503-81893af747a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2eb065-79e0-4e78-812f-b0a08c0af8be
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30144400 - Automatic fare collection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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