---
title: "Smartcities Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd41"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-04"
---

# Smartcities Software

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd41

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has concluded the procurement process for Smartcities Software tailored to concessionary bus passes, Itchen Bridge cards, and Solent Go cards. This tender falls under the services industry category with delivery in Southampton. The procurement was completed using a limited method without a prior call for competition and is governed by a framework agreement (RM1557.14 Call off). It has been awarded to Unicard Ltd, with the contract signed on 28th February 2025 for a value of £243,641.60. The process aligns with the legal directive 32014L0024.

This tender offers an excellent growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in smart card systems, transportation services, and IT software solutions. The unique requirements such as online portals for concessionary services and card management systems present a niche market for SMEs adept in these areas. Companies with capabilities in software development and production, particularly those experienced in municipal services, would find this tender highly suitable to compete in future related contracts.

## Notice

SMARTCITIES SOFTWARE for concessionary bus passes, Itchen Bridge cards and Solent Go cards * HOPS * Card Management System * Concessionary Online Portal using Experian * Card Production * Itchen Bridge Southampton Postcode Address File

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SMARTCITIES SOFTWARE for concessionary bus passes, Itchen Bridge cards and Solent Go cards * HOPS * Card Management System * Concessionary Online Portal using Experian * Card Production * Itchen Bridge Southampton Postcode Address File

### Procurement Information

Framework RM1557.14 Call off.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013057-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £243,641 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63515000 - Travel services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013057-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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