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title: "Account Based Solution for Transport Charging - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST"
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# Account Based Solution for Transport Charging - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f4845e4-7e44-4a49-9c3e-a20a78ef4b75

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council is seeking expressions of interest for an "Account Based Solution for Transport Charging" project, focusing on the transport tickets industry. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5pm on 22nd September 2021. The solution aims to be ITSO compliant and should integrate seamlessly with existing systems, providing transport 'tokens' across various modes including bus, local rail, and e-scooter hire. The initiative is set against the backdrop of Milton Keynes, situated in the South East of the United Kingdom, and aims to enhance local transport infrastructure from 8th September 2022 until 8th September 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in transport technology and smart ticketing solutions. Companies that have a proven track record in account-based ticketing systems, transportation services, or those developing integrated transport solutions would be particularly well-suited to participate. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to apply, making this opportunity accessible to a diverse range of suppliers.

## Notice

Account Based Ticketing - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Milton Keynes Council is exploring an account based solution for transport charging. The solution should be ITSO compliant, allow fare capping as well as replicating the existing smart ticketing solution. The solution will need to be fully integrated with the existing CMS and user portal provided by Unicard. We are seeking proposals that would allow for 'tokens' for bus, local rail, demand responsive transport and other modes such as ebike hire and escooter hire to be delivered. While no solution for ticketing is entirely off the shelf we will be looking for an existing proven system, not a development project. If you wish to express your interest please login/register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ where by using the correspondence function linked to "Account Based Ticketing" project, please leave a brief description of proposed solution and price. Please note the deadline for expression your interest is 5pm on 22nd September 2021 Additional information: Account Based Ticketing - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Milton Keynes Council is exploring an account based solution for transport charging. The solution should be ITSO compliant, allow fare capping as well as replicating the existing smart ticketing solution. The solution will need to be fully integrated with the existing CMS and user portal provided by Unicard. We are seeking proposals that would allow for 'tokens' for bus, local rail, demand responsive transport and other modes such as ebike hire and escooter hire to be delivered. While no solution for ticketing is entirely off the shelf we will be looking for an existing proven system, not a development project. If you wish to express your interest please login/register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/ where by using the correspondence function linked to "Account Based Ticketing" project, please leave a brief description of proposed solution and price. Please note the deadline for expression your interest is 5pm on 22nd September 2021 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df57781-c746-4d01-aac7-c00682c6e6b5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2022 - 8 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34980000 - Transport tickets
- 63710000 - Support services for land transport
- 63712000 - Support services for road transport

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df57781-c746-4d01-aac7-c00682c6e6b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df57781-c746-4d01-aac7-c00682c6e6b5
  8th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/

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