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title: "CP1525-17 Concessionary Travel Smartcards - Direct Award from SWSAL framework"
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published: "2017-12-13"
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# CP1525-17 Concessionary Travel Smartcards - Direct Award from SWSAL framework

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d54c972e-103e-4680-9bd8-f5e6936c76a7

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## Summary

The Devon County Council is facilitating a public procurement process titled "CP1525-17 Concessionary Travel Smartcards - Direct Award from SWSAL framework." This tender falls under the goods category, specifically involving ID cards and smart cards, and is set in Exeter, England. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2017 and will conclude on 30 November 2021, with an award value of £140,000 attributed to this direct procurement method. The tender period ended on 1 November 2017, with the contract already awarded to supplier ESP Systex as of 23 November 2017.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the production and supply of ID cards and smart card technology. Companies that can offer integrated circuit cards or related services would be particularly well-suited to explore similar future procurement opportunities within the public sector, as they can align their capabilities with the needs of local authorities such as Devon County Council.

## Notice

Under the Concessionary Travel Act 2007 Devon County Council (DCC) is obliged to provide eligible residents with a free National Bus Pass which entitles them to free England wide off peak bus travel. Eligible residents are provided with a travel smartcard which is encoded with their personal information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6237a0d8-f6f5-4cfc-8fc3-24b721d540b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESP SYSTEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 22455000 - ID cards
- 30162000 - Smart cards
- 31712113 - Cards containing integrated circuits

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2017 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6237a0d8-f6f5-4cfc-8fc3-24b721d540b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6237a0d8-f6f5-4cfc-8fc3-24b721d540b3
  13th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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