Award

Ferry Ticketing Management Solution

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking bids for the "Ferry Ticketing Management Solution" project, which aims to replace the existing ferry ticketing system with a more integrated solution. The contract falls under the services category and encompasses provisions for hardware and software management within Argyll. The procurement is at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 17 October 2018. The buyer expects completion as per the contract duration, which spans approximately three years. Interested parties should note that the tender was initiated on 29 June 2018 and was open for submissions until 12 July 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the technology and software solutions sector, particularly those specialising in integrated ticketing systems, e-ticketing, and financial software integration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in innovative public service solutions would be well-positioned to engage in future similar procurement processes, as Argyll and Bute Council focuses on enhancing its digital services and operational efficiency within local ferry management.

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Notice Title

Ferry Ticketing Management Solution

Notice Description

The aims and objectives of this project is to replace the Council's existing 'Storm' ferry ticketing and hardware and management information software with an integrated ticketing solution to support the Council's ferry service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aims and objectives of this project is to replace the Council's existing 'Storm' ferry ticketing and hardware and management information software with an integrated ticketing solution to support the Council's ferry service. This will support delivery of the following business benefits: Robust and more reliable hardware removing the need to transport machines to Oban area office and improving service efficiency Broader back office functionality and reporting capability Capable of supporting day to day ferry management operations Capable of integration to finance systems Can support eticketing and multi journey / commercial contracts Communication connectivity options allowing either immediate data download or synchronisation daily from any broadband line. Supports Digital First strategy and encourages self service, thereby reducing burden to on board ferrymen concerned with operating the vessel. Potential to integrate with NEC travel card Potential for future on- board card payments, both mobile and contactless. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 2 additional years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000547681
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335103
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sophie Paice
Contact Email
sophie.paice@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546604363

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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