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title: "CETE007 Supply of Smart Travel Cards"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7a003d3a-b51c-4db9-a52a-95787bc31980"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-01-08"
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# CETE007 Supply of Smart Travel Cards

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a003d3a-b51c-4db9-a52a-95787bc31980

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is currently seeking suppliers for the contract titled "CETE007 Supply of Smart Travel Cards", which involves the production and fulfilment of ITSO certified smart cards. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on transport tickets, with an estimated contract value of £600,000. The tender process employs an open procurement method, allowing interested parties to submit their bids. The tender period is set to conclude on 7 February 2019, while the contract itself will commence on 1 June 2019 and extend until 31 May 2023. The delivery of services is expected in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to deliver smart card production services. Businesses specialising in transport ticketing, IT infrastructure, or those with experience in handling public sector contracts will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Competing in this tender can lead to sustained growth, particularly for companies aiming to expand their presence within the local government sector.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Councils (the Councils) requirements for an ITSO certified bureau for smart card production and fulfilment services. The Councils have a statutory duty to provide English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) cards to eligible applicants within their respective administrative boundaries. The initial focus of this contract will be to produce ENCTS cards and cards for the b_line scheme, which is a travel, discount and library card scheme for young people living in Derbyshire and Derby City.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6689c133-76fe-4ae5-a10a-a973266b1803 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34980000 - Transport tickets

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2019 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6689c133-76fe-4ae5-a10a-a973266b1803
- 8 Jan 2019 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9ac015-5817-47f1-9e33-bafe6cb3eedd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6689c133-76fe-4ae5-a10a-a973266b1803
  8th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9ac015-5817-47f1-9e33-bafe6cb3eedd
  8th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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