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Retail Managed Service

NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

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06 Jul 2023 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Retail Managed Service was initiated by Northern Trains Limited, a key rail service provider in the North of England. The title of the tender is "Retail Managed Service", falling under the services category with a focus on selling travel tickets compliant with rail industry standards. Northern Trains Limited entered into a contract with Payzone Bill Payments Limited worth £2,500,000 GBP, signed on 6th July 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing retail services, particularly those experienced in managing payment solutions. The procurement stage for this opportunity was under a restricted procedure, where the contract was awarded directly to a specific supplier due to technical reasons. The delivery addresses for this contract include regions within the UK, specifically in the North of England, creating a targeted market for potential business growth in the transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Retail Managed Service

Notice Description

Provision of a Retail Managed Service that will enable a network of high street, convenience store and other outlets to retail rail tickets compliant with rail industry RSP (Rail Settlement Plan) accredited interface, standards and rules. Rail Tickets issued through the Retail Managed Service network of Outlets will be both suitable and effective for use by passengers on the rail network in Great Britain. The potential value of the contract will depend upon the degree to which the service is adopted by the travelling public as a payment option, since the majority of charges relate to a Transaction Fee.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Retail Managed Service that will enable a network of high street, convenience store and other outlets to retail rail tickets compliant with rail industry RSP (Rail Settlement Plan) accredited interface, standards and rules. Rail Tickets issued through the Retail Managed Service network of Outlets will be both suitable and effective for use by passengers on the rail network in Great Britain. The potential value of the contract will depend upon the degree to which the service is adopted by the travelling public as a payment option, since the majority of charges relate to a Transaction Fee. Additional information: Northern Trains Limited in conjunction with a number of Train Operating Companies provide rail services across the North of England, retailing tickets through a diverse range of channels including ticket-vending machines, digital media and a small number of ticket offices at discrete rail station locations. Maintaining accessibility of the rail network and services to all elements of the travelling public is a key requirement and objective for all rail operators, including the need to facilitate the capability for customers to purchase rail tickets by either cash or bankcard. Northern are seeking to appoint a Retail Managed Service provider that will enable a pilot scheme implementation of rail ticket retailing at convenience and other retail store's locations. The pilot scheme once implemented will be maintained and operated until a replacement service has been established by the rail industry. It is not felt that competitively tendering this requirement at this stage would be in the public interest, in terms of the cost associated, and given the limited pool of potential providers.

Options: Northern Trains Limited (Northern) may at its absolute discretion exercise an option to extend the agreement following the initial term. The extension period shall be no greater than 3 years.

Procurement Information

Northern Trains Limited (Northern) in conjunction with a number of Train Operating Companies provide rail services across the North of England, retailing tickets through a diverse range of channels including ticket-vending machines, digital media and a small number of ticket offices at discrete rail station locations. Maintaining accessibility of the rail network and services to all elements of the travelling public is a key requirement and objective for all rail operators, including the need to facilitate the capability for customers to purchase rail tickets by either cash or bankcard. Northern are seeking to appoint a Retail Managed Service provider that will enable a pilot scheme implementation of rail ticket retailing at convenience and other retail store's locations. The pilot scheme once implemented will be maintained and operated until a replacement service has been established by the rail industry. It is not felt that competitively tendering this requirement at this stage would be in the public interest, in terms of the cost associated, and given the limited pool of potential providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03df8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019361-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63512000 - Sale of travel tickets and package tours services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Holly Peters
Contact Email
holly.peters@northernrailway.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7929708826

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
Y01 6JT
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAYZONE BILL PAYMENTS

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