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title: "North Northamptonshire Council Call-Off via Framework Contract SAM005 for the provision of ITSO AMS HOPS, ITSO Part 11, and Account Based Ticketing (ABT) Systems, Development And Services."
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# North Northamptonshire Council Call-Off via Framework Contract SAM005 for the provision of ITSO AMS HOPS, ITSO Part 11, and Account Based Ticketing (ABT) Systems, Development And Services.

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad3bf15f-6f31-4146-88ec-1526c26a921d

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract under the framework agreement SAM005 for the provision of ITSO AMS HOPS, ITSO Part 11, and Account Based Ticketing Systems, including development and services, essential for concessionary travel passes. The awarded contract, valued at £30,822 GBP, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, focusing on point of sale (POS) software packages. The procurement process utilized a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, underlining the collaborative nature of suppliers and the council. The award was proclaimed on 17th April 2026, highlighting the completion of the tender stage.

Unicard Limited, an SME based in Dorset, was selected as the supplier, offering significant business growth opportunities to tech firms specializing in POS software solutions, especially those engaged in transport and travel-related systems. The contract aligns with the statutory obligations of concessionary travel, necessitating innovative and reliable service providers capable of sustaining and advancing ITSO and ABT systems. Companies proficient in service delivery for public sector technology frameworks, particularly in developing adaptive transit ticketing and management solutions in the East Midlands, would find competitive business prospects in similar tenders.

## Notice

This contract is for the continuation of a statutory service as mandated by the Transport Act 1985 in relation to the provision of concessionary passes for travel on local bus services by older and disabled persons. It's issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number SAM005 for the provision of ITSO AMS HOPS, ITSO Part 11, and Account Based Ticketing (ABT) Systems, Development And Services. Framework 5: Lot 1 AMS HOPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea24293a-a10a-4824-996c-58730f21e0f0 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,822 |
| 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea24293a-a10a-4824-996c-58730f21e0f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea24293a-a10a-4824-996c-58730f21e0f0
  17th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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