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title: "IST Innovation Partnership"
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# IST Innovation Partnership

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d1e9f1b-99c4-48ae-ab20-613af1165543

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## Summary

Transport for the North has initiated a procurement process titled "IST Innovation Partnership", aimed at sourcing innovative products or services to digitally connect transport stakeholders, promoting greener mobility across the North of England. The procurement falls under the Research and experimental development services category, with a tender period that ended on 18 November 2020 and an execution timeframe for the contract starting from 1 April 2021 to 29 March 2024. This is a two-round Innovation Partnership process, reflecting an approach that one or more existing solutions are not currently available to meet their specific needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on innovative technology solutions, especially those with expertise in digital connectivity and sustainable transport systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this tender is designed to accommodate their capabilities. Companies that can offer novel approaches to enhancing transport efficiency, sustainability, and user engagement would be well-suited to compete and could potentially reap substantial benefits from this contract.

## Notice

Transport for the North is inviting requests to participate from suppliers who may be able to meet its need for an innovative product or service to 'Digitally connect transport actors to enable incentivisation of greener, shared and active mobility across the North of England'. Transport for the North is utilising a two-round Innovation Partnership procurement pursuant to regulation 31 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as it does not believe its requirements can be met by an existing product or service in the market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d76d3b-8c8e-40cf-bcd1-2bb1f4621cc5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d76d3b-8c8e-40cf-bcd1-2bb1f4621cc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54d76d3b-8c8e-40cf-bcd1-2bb1f4621cc5
  28th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=563623839
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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