Contract Timeline

Publication Date

10th September 2024 16:57:38 PM

Contract Summary

Following a procurement exercise in May 2022, Vix Technology (UK) Ltd (Vix) were awarded a 2-year contract (with two options to extend the agreement by a further twelve months) to provide TfGM with a middle and back office service to process contactless bankcard transactions in conjunction with Field Equipment infrastructure and TfGM’s Merchant Acquirer, and accordance with the transit rules that are set by the relevant card schemes. Information on this contract can be found on Contracts Finder: Agreement for a cEMV Middle and Transitional Back Office System Service - Find a Tender https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010330-2022?origin=SearchResults&p=1 A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued by TfGM in relation to the procurement of a Contactless Bankcard Middle and Back Office (CBMBO) service. This notice sets out the anticipated scope of the Contactless Bankcard Middle and Back Office as a replacement to current cEMV Middle and Transitional Back Office and the proposed timing of the procurement . It is anticipated that the proposed procurement will follow the Open Procedure and issue of a call-for competition during October 2024. A copy of this notice may be accessed on Contracts Finder by activating the following link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028525-2024 Whilst TfGM are proposing to initiate the procurement of a Contactless Bankcard Middle and Back Office, its considered necessary to enter into a new agreement (until 30th June 2027) in respect of an extension to the current cEMV Middle and Transitional Back Office service with Vix Technology (UK) Ltd. This notice provides transparency around the reasons for this single source requirement, alongside the procurement of the new Contactless Bankcard Middle and Back Office. The decision to enter into a new contract with Vix Technology (UK) Ltd is necessary for the following reasons: • Although TfGM has initiated a procurement exercise for a Contactless Bankcard Middle and Back Office contract, any transitional arrangements that may be required in order to on-board the new service is likely to need to be progressed in tranches so as to minimise the impact on customer experience and service before, during and after transition to a new contract. Transitional arrangements will need to reflect that the services in question are complex and require the protection of consumer bankcard data and as a consequence are highly regulated, Maintaining the cEMV Middle and Back Office contract until June 2027 will enable Tenderers that are participating in the Contactless Bankcard Middle and Back Office (CBMBO) procurement to consider a phased approach to the implementation of their services; • TfGM is committed to implement a Rail pilot scheme that is expected to require initiation before the current cEMV Middle and Back Office expires and would require migration to the new Contactless Bankcard Middle and Back Office agreement, once awarded. To minimise the impact on customer experience and service, TfGM proposes that its Rail pilot scheme in Greater Manchester will be supported by the current cEMV Middle and Back Office contract until such a time as the scheme may be migrated (as a final stage of transition) to the new Contactless Middle and Back Office Agreement. Although the additional services were not included in the original procurement, a change in contractor at this stage would cause significant disruption and cannot be made for economic and technical reasons, as there is a significant risk of disruption to the operation of light rail, bus and Rail pilot services in Greater Manchester, including the risk of disrupting the customer experience and service to the travelling public.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-032ef7

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Award Procedure Without Prior Publication Of A Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

48100000

CPV Division(s)

48 - Software package and information systems

Awarding Authority

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Buyer Name

Mr Julian Benson

Buyer Email

julian.benson@tfgm.com

Buyer Phone

+44 1612441158

Buyer Address

Transport for Greater Manchester, 2 Piccadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BG

United Kingdom

Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

VIX TECHNOLOGY UK LTD

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

20th April 2022 18:03:31 PM

Contract Summary

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) sought a provider via the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud framework agreement to supply a secure middle office and transactional back office to maintain TfGM's contactless ticketing options across its portfolio. The Call Off Contract is to be awarded on the basis of a 2+1+1 contract Term. The Call Off Contract is to be awarded to Vix Technology UK Limited in accordance with the Direct Award procedure in the G-Cloud Framework Agreement. The Supplier was identified under the Framework as being the only supplier capable of meeting the Authority's needs.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-032ef7

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

48100000

CPV Division(s)

48 - Software package and information systems

Awarding Authority

TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@tfgm.com

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

2 Piccadilly Place

MANCHESTER

M13BG

United Kingdom

Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

VIX TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED