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title: "Concessionary Travel Cards"
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# Concessionary Travel Cards

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46eb74b8-59a8-4f1f-bb92-f660d7a8b5b3

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## Summary

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Concessionary Travel Cards" project, aimed at developing a management system and producing cards for the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme and Kent Travel Savers schemes. Using the West Midlands Combined Authority Smartcard Framework, the contract was awarded to Euclid Limited, an SME, with a tender value of £544,210.01. Located in Maidstone, England, Kent County Council is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to commence on 1 February 2027 and conclude on 31 January 2029, focusing on software-related services in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in managing travel card systems. As the framework leverages existing infrastructures for streamlined operations, businesses that can effectively deliver solutions in the realm of concessionary travel are positioned to benefit from the partnership with Kent County Council. The selective procurement process underscores an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises exhibiting capability and innovation, priming them for successful collaboration in the public sector. Euclid Limited’s success in securing this contract exemplifies the advantage SMEs can gain in public procurement through strategic alliances with local authorities.

## Notice

Provision of Concessionary Travel Card Management System, (HOPS) and card production in order to deliver the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS)/ Kent Travel Savers schemes. Contract awarded using the West Midlands Combined Authority Smartcard Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2d7447-f73d-4487-bc8f-94a84884e629 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £544,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £544,210 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUCLID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 13:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2d7447-f73d-4487-bc8f-94a84884e629
- 26 Mar 2026 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2d7447-f73d-4487-bc8f-94a84884e629

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf2d7447-f73d-4487-bc8f-94a84884e629
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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