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title: "IST Smart Travel"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33a4af45-05d9-433a-82e6-85c21eb6f015"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH"
published: "2020-09-29"
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# IST Smart Travel

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33a4af45-05d9-433a-82e6-85c21eb6f015

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "IST Smart Travel" is being conducted by Transport for the North, based in Manchester, England. The initiative is currently in the planning stage with a focus on the transport industry, specifically targeting transport equipment and ancillary services. A key date for engagement is set for 5th November 2020, which marks the end of the engagement period following an early market engagement notice published on 29th September 2020. This tender is aimed at fostering collaboration between transport, ticketing, and payment suppliers, as well as innovators and SMEs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations engaged in transport innovations. By participating in the planned market engagement, businesses can contribute their insights, which may influence the upcoming innovation procurement process and technical demonstrations. The diverse focus on integrated and smart travel solutions makes this opportunity suitable for tech experts, innovators, and other stakeholders in the transport services sector.

## Notice

Pre-procurement market engagement webinar Monday 5th October 2020, 1-2 PM Register now - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/integrated-and-smart-travel-pre-procurement-market-engagement-webinar-tickets-122988240137 Transport for the North are developing a new way forward for smart travel and want to engage with the transport, ticketing and payment suppliers, as well as other tech experts, innovators, SMEs and start-ups. We want to conduct market engagement and need your feedback and insight ahead of our upcoming innovation procurement and technical demonstration activity. Join our Zoom webinar to hear more about: * TfN's Integrated and Smart Travel programme * Strategic objectives & responding to current challenges * Regulation 31 Innovation Partnership Procurement * Industry challenge statement Please note, a recording of the webinar will be available on this webpage following the session. Visit www.transportforthenorth.com/ist/ist-innovation for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48832328-5bf6-4759-940e-8e4c62e23daa |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 16:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48832328-5bf6-4759-940e-8e4c62e23daa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48832328-5bf6-4759-940e-8e4c62e23daa
  29th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.transportforthenorth.com/ist/ist-innovation
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/integrated-and-smart-travel-pre-procurement-market-engagement-webinar-tickets-122988240137

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