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title: "TVCA-PROC-0676 - Bus Pass Ticketing - Card Management System (Care Leavers)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-18"
---

# TVCA-PROC-0676 - Bus Pass Ticketing - Card Management System (Care Leavers)

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c4

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority part of the sub-central government sector, has awarded a contract titled "TVCA-PROC-0676 - Bus Pass Ticketing - Card Management System (Care Leavers)" to SOUTH WEST SMART APPLICATIONS LIMITED. This contract involves the provision of a Bus Pass Ticketing and Card Management System for care leavers. Situated at the Teesside Airport Business Suite in Darlington, the buying organisation completed the contract process through a direct award after an unsuccessful open procurement process, adhering to section 43 of the UK's Procurement Act 2023. The procurement, covering services within the system management software category, concluded its contract signing on 16th December 2025, with the agreement commencing on 17th November 2025. The contract, valued at £150,000 with four optional one-year extensions, will be active until at least 30th September 2026, potentially extending to March 2030.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in system management software and software development services, targeting care sectors within public transportation. SMEs, particularly those involved in smart applications and software packages, would find this contract especially beneficial given the potential for extension over several years, offering sustained work and the chance to establish a comprehensive presence in the public sector market. It allows businesses to leverage their expertise in technology solutions for government operations and maintain a role as a trusted provider for public authorities.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contracting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group have awarded a contract to SOUTH WEST SMART APPLICATIONS LIMITED trading as SMART APPLICATIONS MANAGEMENT (SAM) for the provision of Bus Pass Ticketing - Card Management System for Care Leavers bus passes. This contract was awarded via a below threshold direct award route following an open procurement process which received no bids. Switching to a direct award following a failed competitive tendering process is allowed under section 43 of the Procurement Act 2023. For transparency, please note this contract commenced on 17th November 2025, however, the contract was signed on 16th December 2025. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1002372146

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084654-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH WEST SMART APPLICATIONS |

## 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

- 18 Dec 2025 at 19:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084654-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084654-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1002372146
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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