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Smartcities Software

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2025 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has concluded the procurement process for Smartcities Software tailored to concessionary bus passes, Itchen Bridge cards, and Solent Go cards. This tender falls under the services industry category with delivery in Southampton. The procurement was completed using a limited method without a prior call for competition and is governed by a framework agreement (RM1557.14 Call off). It has been awarded to Unicard Ltd, with the contract signed on 28th February 2025 for a value of £243,641.60. The process aligns with the legal directive 32014L0024.

This tender offers an excellent growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in smart card systems, transportation services, and IT software solutions. The unique requirements such as online portals for concessionary services and card management systems present a niche market for SMEs adept in these areas. Companies with capabilities in software development and production, particularly those experienced in municipal services, would find this tender highly suitable to compete in future related contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smartcities Software

Notice Description

SMARTCITIES SOFTWARE for concessionary bus passes, Itchen Bridge cards and Solent Go cards * HOPS * Card Management System * Concessionary Online Portal using Experian * Card Production * Itchen Bridge Southampton Postcode Address File

Lot Information

Lot 1

SMARTCITIES SOFTWARE for concessionary bus passes, Itchen Bridge cards and Solent Go cards * HOPS * Card Management System * Concessionary Online Portal using Experian * Card Production * Itchen Bridge Southampton Postcode Address File

Procurement Information

Framework RM1557.14 Call off.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013057-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63515000 - Travel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£243,641 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNICARD

Further Information

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