---
title: "Contract for the Provision of Rail Warrants"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb02"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Contract for the Provision of Rail Warrants

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb02

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## Summary

The public procurement process detailed here is managed by Staffordshire County Council, which has issued a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Rail Warrants" in the services category. This procurement, conducted through a direct award method, focuses on the provision of rail warrants to service users within the UK, specifically targeting families and vulnerable individuals where usual account options may not be suitable. The contract is valued at £240,000 over a four-year period with a gross amount of £288,000, starting on 11th February 2026, and potentially extendable until 31st December 2029. The procurement has reached the award stage, with RAIL DELIVERY GROUP LIMITED being the nominated supplier. The standstill period is scheduled to end on 9th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the provision of railway transport support services. Given the specific nature of the contract, businesses that are well-versed in the logistics and management of rail warrants, and those capable of offering specialised services to public authorities, stand to benefit. Large-scale enterprises capable of handling service contracts of this magnitude will find this procurement process especially advantageous. The direct award method and the project's specificity indicate a niche market that requires unique expertise, making it ideal for specialised companies in the rail transport support industry.

## Notice

This contract relates to the provision of rail warrants which are issued to service users. The provision of rail warrants is essential as travel warrants are still widely used and provide an efficient and flexible facility for use with families. Purchasing rail travel for vulnerable people etc, where the usual account options would not be suitable PS60,000 per annum, PS240,000 over 4 years and does not attract VAT.

### Procurement Information

There are no other suppliers that provide this service, the nominated supplier is a division of Rail Delivery Group. The supplier will only supply to a restricted number of organisations, of which SCC is one, for purchasing rail travel for vulnerable people etc, where the usual account options would not be suitable

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007959-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAIL DELIVERY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63711000 - Support services for railway transport

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 11:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007959-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 19:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085182-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007959-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085182-2025
  19th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.atocrailwarrants.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

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