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title: "Concessionary Travel, Multi-Operator Bus Ticketing (Connecta) and Education Travel Schemes"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-02-16"
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# Concessionary Travel, Multi-Operator Bus Ticketing (Connecta) and Education Travel Schemes

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ced5099-e809-4440-9e96-d5262a6c339d

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council is currently seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Concessionary Travel, Multi-Operator Bus Ticketing (Connecta) and Education Travel Schemes." The procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on transport tickets as per CPV code 34980000. This open tender is active and has a submission deadline of 17 March 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2017 and will run until 30 April 2020. Interested bidders should note that the delivery addresses include various locations across the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and ticketing sectors, especially those that can provide comprehensive travel solutions and innovative ticketing systems. Companies specialising in public transport services, community transport schemes, and technology solutions for ticket management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Worcestershire County Council not only allows for business growth but also establishes a partnership with a major local authority committed to improving transport access for its communities.

## Notice

There were 9 million passenger journeys on Local Bus services originating in Worcestershire in 2015-16 of which 5.36 million were concessionary journeys.Worcestershire County Council's combined schemes currently have registered 15 Community Transport Schemes and 38 transport operators. Participants submit data monthly for all schemes on one electronic form but some may only submit data periodically when claim is required. There are Off Bus outlets for buying Connecta tickets such as Job Centre Plus. The Council are seeking a Supplier of Concessionary Travel, Multi-Operator Bus Ticketing (Connecta) and Education Travel Schemes as per the attached ITT. Additional information: Please see the Councils In Tend Portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a35b0999-fd7a-46d9-83e7-d298fa8d368b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34980000 - Transport tickets

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2017 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a35b0999-fd7a-46d9-83e7-d298fa8d368b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a35b0999-fd7a-46d9-83e7-d298fa8d368b
  16th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx

## Provenance

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