---
title: "Bus Pass Schemes Card System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0582a3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-19"
---

# Bus Pass Schemes Card System

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582a3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Bus Pass Schemes Card System" was managed by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority located in Darlington, United Kingdom. The tender was classified under the industry category of system management software and development services. The project aimed to procure a card management system for bus pass schemes within the region UKC1. The procurement method applied was a below threshold open competition, allowing for wide supplier access through the ProContract e-tendering portal. Despite the initial tender period ending on 27 August 2025, the procurement was eventually cancelled on 19 September 2025 due to no bids being received.

This tender represents a missed opportunity for businesses involved in the development and provision of system management software, particularly those companies capable of supporting public transport infrastructure. As the procurement was structured with an emphasis on quality and social value, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find it particularly beneficial to engage in such opportunities. The contract period was set to start on 1 October 2025 and allowed for an extension up to 2030, highlighting the potential for substantial long-term business partnerships in public transportation initiatives. Future opportunities can be leveraged by companies prepared to submit competitive ITT responses in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group are looking to procure a card management system for bus pass schemes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are 4 optional 1 year extensions available which are subject to funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058181-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48781000 - System management software package
- 72212781 - System management software development services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 14:03 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058181-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046591-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058181-2025
  19th September 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046591-2025
  6th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dac4aa34-cc72-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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