Award

Railcard Validation Service

RAIL SETTLEMENT PLAN LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 13:10

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

02 Apr 2026 at 12:09

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rail Settlement Plan Limited, based in London, has concluded a procurement process for its "Railcard Validation Service," aimed at enhancing rail industry operations in the UK. This contract was directly awarded to FS Group Advisory Limited, the only supplier capable of updating their existing ticket vending machines under PA23 regulations. Tagged as a private utility procurement, the contract was officially awarded on 28th April 2026, following prior announcements on 2nd April 2026. The award covers a contract period starting from 14th May 2026 until 29th September 2026, with potential extensions stretching up to 2028, ensuring operational continuity. The procurement process specifically followed a direct award method due to technical reasons, focusing on utilities support services in the railway transport sector.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rail transport support services, particularly those equipped to deliver specialised services under demanding technical constraints. Large businesses that excel in railway systems technology and enhancement may find this contract particularly beneficial, as it aligns with the industry's shift towards digitisation and centralised systems. Companies capable of integrating additional functionalities and features into existing systems should consider engaging, given the contract's potential for renewal and option provisions for further change. The procurement underscores a lucrative chance to influence the development and efficiency of railcard validation infrastructure, fostering innovation in ticketing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Railcard Validation Service

Notice Description

The Contract Award Notice is being published to recognise the Direct Award to the Supplier to install the developed central validation solution and pilot the solution. The Supplier hosts the Central ticketing information system which powers ticket issuing systems.

Procurement Information

FS Group Advisory Limited is the only supplier that can update their own Ticket vending machines, the contract is being directly awarded under PA23 regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067bc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038621-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63711000 - Support services for railway transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£503,270 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 29 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL SETTLEMENT PLAN LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4V 3DS
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FS GROUP ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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