Tender

Bus Pass Schemes Card System

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

19 Sep 2025 at 14:03

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 14:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Bus Pass Schemes Card System" was managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The tender was classified under the industry category of system management software and development services. The project aimed to procure a card management system for bus pass schemes within the region UKC1. The procurement method applied was a below threshold open competition, allowing for wide supplier access through the ProContract e-tendering portal. Despite the initial tender period ending on 27 August 2025, the procurement was eventually cancelled on 19 September 2025 due to no bids being received.

This tender represents a missed opportunity for businesses involved in the development and provision of system management software, particularly those companies capable of supporting public transport infrastructure. As the procurement was structured with an emphasis on quality and social value, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find it particularly beneficial to engage in such opportunities. The contract period was set to start on 1 October 2025 and allowed for an extension up to 2030, highlighting the potential for substantial long-term business partnerships in public transportation initiatives. Future opportunities can be leveraged by companies prepared to submit competitive ITT responses in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Pass Schemes Card System

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are looking to procure a card management system for bus pass schemes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are 4 optional 1 year extensions available which are subject to funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058181-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48781000 - System management software package

72212781 - System management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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