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title: "ENCTS Reimbursement Payments to Bus Operators"
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# ENCTS Reimbursement Payments to Bus Operators

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5c3edc5-0bf2-4a24-a5ff-fe0b577a3d79

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "ENCTS Reimbursement Payments to Bus Operators" for consultancy services related to concessionary travel under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. This contract involves transport systems consultancy services with an awarded value of £191,820. It spans a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, including the possibility of two one-year extensions. The procurement was executed through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, this procurement focuses on the services industry category, with the award officially active from 2nd March 2026.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy. Particularly, it would suit small to medium-sized enterprises capable of providing strategic advisory and payment consultancy support to bus operators. With a potential contract value reaching up to £200,000 over the five-year period, businesses focusing on enhancing public transport efficiency and concessionary travel schemes are well-positioned to compete. The collaboration between Staffordshire County Council and Systra Ltd highlights the critical demand for specialised transport consultancy services to optimise public travel operations in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

This notice is for an awarded call off contract For Consultancy Services for Concessionary Travel to assist with the reimbursement payments to Bus Operators for carrying passengers eligible under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS). The contract is awarded for 3 years with 2 x 1 year extension periods to give a potential 5 year contract Additional information: This notice is for an awarded call off contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c33b428-498d-4f50-ae5b-916160bc150d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £191,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £191,820 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c33b428-498d-4f50-ae5b-916160bc150d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c33b428-498d-4f50-ae5b-916160bc150d
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://staffordshire.gov.uk

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