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title: "CPU 6914 NCT Operators' Contactless Scheme"
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# CPU 6914 NCT Operators' Contactless Scheme

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56ae59e0-db23-4a79-ba4e-595778e43851

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## Summary

The Nottingham City Council has issued a tender for the "CPU 6914 NCT Operators' Contactless Scheme" in the services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £150,000 in GBP. The tender, using an open procedure (above threshold), has a tender closing date of 19th April 2024 and a contract period starting from 22nd September 2024 to 1st September 2027. The opportunity is located in England, United Kingdom, offering contactless payment options for public transport services.

This tender by the Nottingham City Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to provide services for the Nottingham Contactless scheme. Businesses interested in transport services, particularly those focused on public-service buses, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contactless payment options and multi-operator travel aspect of the tender provide avenues for growth and innovation in the public transport sector, with a clear focus on enhancing user experience and accessibility through technological advancements.

## Notice

Nottingham Public Transport operators, (Nottingham City Transport (NCT), The Tram (NET) and the LinkBus network currently operated by Community Transport for Nottingham (CT4N)) collectively known as 'Nottingham Contactless' group, offer contactless payment options for tickets including multi-operator contactless travel options, with a best fare on the day promise across all operators using a Contactless Debit/Credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay rather than a dedicated transport card.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0b5397-2acb-43ec-a21e-5e8e7353b4f1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| 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

- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2024 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0b5397-2acb-43ec-a21e-5e8e7353b4f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac0b5397-2acb-43ec-a21e-5e8e7353b4f1
  19th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3f584fbf-08e6-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk

## Provenance

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