Award

ITSO membership 2026 - 2027

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:42

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, based in London, has completed the procurement process for the ITSO membership for 2026-2027, a project under the public authority central government classification. This contract involves services related to information technology, specifically focussing on smartcard-based ticketing systems used across public transport modes. The direct procurement method was used, executing the process below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at £98,001, was signed on 16 March 2026, with the service period running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. ITSO Limited, located in Milton Keynes, has been awarded this contract.

This contract is a significant opportunity for businesses in the information technology services sector, especially those interested in public transport technology standards. These engagements can help businesses expand their portfolio by working on government-backed projects. Ideal candidates are SMEs specialising in smartcard systems or similar technological solutions. The collaboration underscores the potential for sustained partnerships with public authorities, opening doors to future projects of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

ITSO membership 2026 - 2027

Notice Description

ITSO Ltd is a member owned organisation that is licenced by the Secretary of State to use and maintain the national technical standard for smartcard-based ticketing and provide the necessary services and systems to support the use of smartcards across all modes of public transport.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024260-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,001 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£98,001 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITSO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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