--- title: "IST Innovation Partnership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60c667bc-3939-4447-bfcd-44261c292125" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60c667bc-3939-4447-bfcd-44261c292125" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60c667bc-3939-4447-bfcd-44261c292125.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60c667bc-3939-4447-bfcd-44261c292125.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH" published: "2020-10-30" --- # IST Innovation Partnership Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60c667bc-3939-4447-bfcd-44261c292125 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60c667bc-3939-4447-bfcd-44261c292125) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60c667bc-3939-4447-bfcd-44261c292125.json) ## Summary Transport for the North is currently managing a procurement process titled "IST Innovation Partnership," which seeks innovative solutions to digitally connect transport actors and incentivise greener mobility across the North of England. The process is in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 18th November 2020. The contract is valued at £8,000,000 and is classified within the category of research and experimental development services. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2021 and conclude by 29th March 2024. Interested organisations must submit their tenders via the Delta e-tendering platform in compliance with specific criteria outlined in the procurement document. This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative products or services in the transport sector. Businesses specialising in digital solutions for transportation, environmental sustainability, and active mobility are particularly well-suited to compete. By actively participating in this tender, companies can contribute to significant advancements in the transport sector while fostering their growth and expanding their market presence within the evolving landscape of mobility solutions in the UK. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Access Code Instead of: D52V38R235 Read: 65TT974DXJ Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. TfN has adopted the use of a web-based 'e-tendering' tool: Delta to manage this procurement, therefore, your tender must be submitted by this means. Organisations wishing to be considered for appointment as a provider of these services must submit a completed SQ in compliance with the instructions and within the prescribed deadline. TfN reserves the right to: (i) withdraw from the procurement process; and/or (ii) not to award any contract as a result of the competition called for by this notice; and/ or (iii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the structure, timing, dates and content of the competition. TfN shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidates in considering and/or responding to the procurement process. Transport for the North is inviting requests to participate from suppliers who may be able to meet its need for an innovative product or service to 'Digitally connect transport actors to enable incentivisation of greener, shared and active mobility across the North of England'. Transport for the North is utilising a two-round Innovation Partnership procurement pursuant to regulation 31 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as it does not believe its requirements can be met by an existing product or service in the market. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f64eb8e-b31a-458c-bf7d-23328a43da57 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 30 Oct 2020 at 14:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f64eb8e-b31a-458c-bf7d-23328a43da57 - 22 Oct 2020 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f64eb8e-b31a-458c-bf7d-23328a43da57 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f64eb8e-b31a-458c-bf7d-23328a43da57 30th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Research-and-experimental-development-services./D52V38R235 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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